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The Twins hold the final wild-card spot in the American League, but barely.

Scores and results from around the metro area and Greater Minnesota.

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.

Scores and results from around the metro, plus state rankings for cross country, soccer, swimming and volleyball.

Minnesota created charter schools to spur innovation. Closures and low academic proficiency have plagued them.

Winners and payouts from an eight-race card, including the MTA Stallion auction Stakes.

Scores and results from around the metro.

Our critics' guide to the best in the performing arts in the Twin Cities.

Watch some of the best plays from NSPN.tv's coverage of games from across the state.

The Gophers' next home match will be against third-ranked Wisconsin to open Big Ten competition.

Scores and results from around the metro.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and that more arrests are possible.

The Star Tribune handicapper makes his selections for an eight-race card in Shakopee.

Livestream of Star Tribune's Game of the Week: Becker vs. Holy Angels

The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.

Here's what happened in Minnesota high school sports on Thursday.

Winners and payouts from Thursday night's eight-race card in Shakopee.

Prosecutors may seek an aggravated sentence because the shooting occurred in a heavily populated residential area.

Here's what happened in Minnesota high school sports on Wednesday.

Get the inside info from the Star Tribune's handicapper to help pick the winners on Thursday's racing card at the Shakopee track.

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Scores and results from around the metro, plus state rankings for boys and girls cross country, boys and girls soccer and girls volleyball.

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.

Scores and results from around the metro.

Nine Minnesotan Paralympians won medals in Paris. Some won their first, while others added to their already-stocked trophy case.

The 15-year-old likes to make people laugh.

Check back each day of the Paris Paralympics for updates on the 13 Minnesotans competing for Team USA.

Star Tribune reporters and columnists share what they've learned about the Vikings in training camp to get you ready for Week 1.

Scores and results from around the metro.

Here are winners and payouts for Saturday's racing card at the Shakopee track.

Quarterback isn't the only position where Vikings fans need to learn new names and faces. The team rebuilt its defensive front seven and cornerback group while making major moves in the run game and special teams.

Star Tribune writers showcase Minnesota architecture.

Get some help from the Minnesota Star Tribune's handicapper picking the winners for Saturday's racing card at the Shakopee track.

Watch some of the best plays from NSPN.tv's coverage of games from across the state.

Scores and results from across the metro.

The Vikings arrive at their 2024 season opener against the Giants largely healthy, save for a pair of notable receivers.

The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.

The 39-year-old was a standout player at Grand Rapids and with the Gophers, and won a Stanley Cup with the Penguins in 2009.

Here's what happened in Minnesota high school sports on Thursday.

Here's the winners and payouts for Thursday's racing card at the Shakopee track.

Live stream of Star Tribune's high school football Game of the Week: East Ridge vs. Forest Lake

In an effort to encourage kick returns and reduce injuries, the NFL adopted a new kickoff format modeled after the one used in the XFL.

Here's what happened in Minnesota high school sports on Wednesday.

Collier and the Lynx went 6-1 as she averaged 22.4 points per game and shot 60 percent from the floor.

Get some help picking the winners from the Star Tribune's handicapper for Thursday night's racing card at the Shakopee track.

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.

Scores and results from around the metro.

Stephon Gilmore, signed two weeks ago, is among five Vikings listed as defensive starters who are in their first year with the team.

Minnesota Star Tribune staff writers and columnists who cover the Vikings offer their forecasts for the season. Not everyone thinks this will be a lost year for the team.

It's a holiday special at Canterbury Park, and the Star Tribune handicapper makes his selections.

Results and payouts from an eight-race card.

Many grocery stores and malls in the Twin Cities will be open on Labor Day but most banks, post offices and other government agencies will be closed.

Alonso Quinonez rode three winners, including Where's Marilyn at 17-to-1 odds.

Canterbury Park's final month of live racing in 2024 begins with an eight-race card.

Results and payouts from Shakopee.

Scores and results from around the metro.

A child with serious burns was airlifted to a Twin Cities hospital.

Police asked the public to stay out of the area as they continued to investigate Saturday.

Watch some of the best plays from NSPN.tv's coverage of teams from across the state.

Scores and results from around the metro.

Watch the best moments from Friday's matchup.

The Star Tribune handicapper makes his selections for the eight-race Festival of Champions.

The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.

It's a Greek spin on a burger and fries, but with no bun and the addition of a flavorful dressing.

Scores and results from around the metro.

Elk River knocked off Chanhassen, and Alexandria's Daniel Jackson equaled the third-longest field goal in state history.

Results and payouts from Thursday night in Shakopee.

The Star Tribune and NSPN.tv are streaming tomorrow's game live at 7 p.m.

Scores and results from around the metro, plus a look at some rankings.

Expert advice on masking, testing, vaccines and boosters is evolving along with coronavirus variants. Here's the latest from Minnesota and the CDC.

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.

Scores and results from around the metro, plus Minnesota state rankings for several high school sports.

The lowest-seeded Wind Chill won the championship in Salt Lake City by beating D.C. and Carolina behind their strong defense.