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Homegazing

Peek inside homes for sale in the Twin Cities area.
Leandro Goncalves celebrated Mr. Jagermeister win during Festival of Champions races at Canterbury Park Sunday September 1,2019 in Shakopee, MN.] Jerr

Canterbury Park: Entries, picks, results and more

Picks from Star Tribune handicapper Jay Lietzau and everything you need for a day at the races.
Monday's results from Canterbury Park

Monday's results from Canterbury Park

Here's the winners and payouts from the Labor Day racing card at the Shakopee horse track.
Wednesday's prep results

Wednesday's prep results

Here's what happened in Minnesota high school sports on Wednesday.
Jay Lietzau's Thursday Canterbury line

Jay Lietzau's Thursday Canterbury line

Follow the Star Tribune handicapper for information you can use to pick the winners at the Shakopee horse racing track.

AIA Homes of the Month

Jay Lietzau's Thursday Canterbury line

Jay Lietzau's Thursday Canterbury line

Follow the Star Tribune's handicapper for the inside information you need for a successful day at the Shakopee horse track.
Thursday's results from Canterbury Park

Thursday's results from Canterbury Park

Here's the winners and payouts from Thursday's racing card at the Shakopee track.
Jay Lietzau's Thursday Canterbury line

Jay Lietzau's Thursday Canterbury line

Read Star Tribune handicapper Jay Lietzau for the inside info for Thursday's racing card at the Shakopee track.
Jessica Waller works on making a cashew peanut butter in an industrial kitchen at the Cornerstone Creek Apartments in Golden Valley.

Money, Work, Know-How

Stories for Minnesotans who want to develop careers, build businesses, find opportunities, make more money and spend it wisely — and about the people who can help them do it.
Thursday's results from Canterbury Park

Thursday's results from Canterbury Park

Here's the winners and payouts from Thursday night's card of racing at the Shakopee track.
A'ja Wilson and the U.S. women’s basketball team looks to extend its Olympic winning streak to 57 games when the Americans play Belgium on Thursday.

Thursday's Olympics TV schedule

Here's your guide to televised Olympics events for Thursday.
Jay Lietzau's Thursday Canterbury Park line

Jay Lietzau's Thursday Canterbury Park line

Follow Star Tribune handicapper Jay Lietzau as he helps you pick the winners on Thursday's racing card at the Shakopee horse track.
Wednesday's Canterbury Park results

Wednesday's Canterbury Park results

Here are the results and payouts from Wednesday night's racing at the Shakopee track.
Jay Lietzau's Thursday Canterbury line

Jay Lietzau's Thursday Canterbury line

Follow the Star Tribune's handicapper for the information you need for Thursday's racing card at Canterbury Park.

Deziel wins MGA Amateur title

Nate Deziel, who shot a 66 and a 70 in the first two rounds, had a 1-under 72 in the final round to win by three strokes.
Superstar Swank leads a six-furlong race during the Kwik Trip Fireworks Spectacular at Canterbury Park in Shakopee on Wednesday.

Wednesday's Canterbury Park results

Here are the winners and payouts from Wednesday night's racing at the Shakopee horse track.
Jay Lietzau's Thursday Canterbury Park line

Jay Lietzau's Thursday Canterbury Park line

Follow Star Tribune handicapper Jay Lietzau as he helps you pick the winners on the Fourth of July race card.
Jay Lietzau's Thursday Canterbury Park line

Jay Lietzau's Thursday Canterbury Park line

Here's Star Tribune handicapper Jay Lietzau's picks for the Thursday race card at the Shakopee horse racing track.

Thursday's results from Canterbury Park

Here are the winners and payouts from Thursday's racing card at Canterbury Park.

Thursday's prep results

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

Wednesday's prep results

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

Thursday's prep results

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

Thursday's prep results

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

Aurora launches season with 8-0 victory

Tess Werts was one of the standouts, scoring two second-half goals.

Thursday's prep results

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

Wednesday's prep results

Here's what happened in Minnesota high school sports on Wednesday.
Minnesota United striker Tani Oluwaseyi, center, celebrates after scoring against Sporting Kansas City on Saturday April 27, 2024 at Allianz Field (Mi

Live: Minnesota United takes on LA Galaxy, follow on Gameview

The Galaxy come to Allianz Field tied with the Loons in the MLS West standings with 20 points. Click here for play-by-play, in-game statistics and scores around the league.
Minnesota Twins second base Edouard Julien (47) hit a single in the seventh inning at Target Field Tuesday May14, 2024.] JERRY HOLT • jerry.holt@sta

Live: Twins face Yankees, follow along with Gameview

After losing the series opener at Target Field on Tuesday, the Twins get another shot at the Yankees with Pablo López on the mound. Click here for in-game statistics, scores around the league and more.
The northern lights glow Friday above Mallard Lake Forest Road in St. Croix State Forest south of Markville, Minn.

See stunning photos of the northern lights from across Minnesota

The northern lights put on a spectacular show across Minnesota Friday night into early Saturday.

Thursday's prep results

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

Tuesday's prep results

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

Beautiful Gardens winners

San Jose Sharks goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen (36) reaches for a loose puck as players pile up in the second period. The Minnesota Wild faced the San Jose

Live: Wild vs. Sharks. Follow along on Gameview

The Wild are back on the ice after not playing since Saturday against last-place San Jose. Tap here for in-game updates and developments.
'You were the best of us'

'You were the best of us'

See the Burnsville first responder memorial section published in the Star Tribune on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
2001: Spectators watch as dogs practiced jumping and retrieving buoys at the Dockdogs booth. Dogs launched from a 40-foot dock into a pool with 26,000

Decades on, this week's Northwest Sportshow remains a rite of the outdoors life

The sports show, which began in 1932, continues to draw with entertainment, gear and how-to's.

Tuesday's prep results

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

Thursday's prep results

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

Wednesday's prep results

Here's what happened in high school sports in Minnesota on Wednesday.
Burnsville officer Paul Elmstrand, left, firefighter/paramedic Adam Fineth, center, and Burnsville officer Matthew Ruge, right ] Provided by Burnsvill

Burnsville first responders remembered

Live: Follow the Wolves at the NBA All-Star Game on Gameview

Live: Follow the Wolves at the NBA All-Star Game on Gameview

Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and coach Chris Finch are representing the Wolves. Tap in for in-game statistics and more.
Live: Gophers face Rutgers at home. Follow along with Gameview

Live: Gophers face Rutgers at home. Follow along with Gameview

Minnesota begins back-to-back games at home, beginning with the Scarlet Knights. Tap here for in-game statistics and more.

Thursday's prep results

Here's what happened in Minnesota high school sports on Thursday.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, dunks against Phoenix Suns center Bol Bol during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesd

Live: Wolves face Bucks in Milwaukee. Follow on Gameview

The Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo is again putting up MVP-like numbers. Can the Wolves contain him? Click here for in-game statistics, scores and other NBA news.
Podcast: Shovel-ready Hockey Day Minnesota brings its chilly holiday to Minneapolis

Podcast: Shovel-ready Hockey Day Minnesota brings its chilly holiday to Minneapolis

In the newest Talking Preps, Jim Paulsen and David La Vaque scrutinize the Minnesota appeal of outdoor hockey and examine the changing world of recruiting the state's most prized future college players.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley reacted after a turnover against LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2), but the ball was ruled out-of-bound

Podcast: KAT's wrist, Russell's style and much to learn in coming weeks

Michael Rand and Chris Hine delve into Karl-Anthony Towns' injury prognosis, D'Angelo Russell's style, Malik Beasley's value and more in dissecting all the things we need to learn about the Wolves down the stretch.

Star Tribune's best photos of the year captured the everyday to the extraordinary

Finalists for the redesigned Minnesota state flag

Finalists for the redesigned Minnesota state flag and state seal

Sunrise over the Duluth harbor as seen from Skyline Parkway.

Get the latest updates on Minnesota news with our morning newsletter

Wake up with the day's top stories.

Friday's Twins-Guardians game recap

The Twins are on their first three-game winning streak in more than a month.

Twin Cities fountains we miss

The Minnesota Twins hosted the Atlanta Braves at Hammond Stadium Tuesday ,Feb .28,2023 in Fort Myers, Fla. ] JERRY HOLT • jerry.holt@startribune.com

Live at noon: Twins host Braves in split-squad game. Follow on Gameview

With spring training games winding down, the Twins play host to the Braves in Fort Myers. Tap here for play-by-play, a box score and score updates throughout MLB.
2022 Sportsperson of the Year Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson photographed Tuesday, December 27, 2022, in Eagan, Minn. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ �

Star Tribune Sportsperson of the Year: Every winner since the first in 1998

A committee of Star Tribune staff members has chosen a winner each year, beginning in 1998.
A warm summer evening brought storm clouds over the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis and a rain delay for the Twins at nearby Target Field.

Photos of the year: The Star Tribune's best from 2022

A look back at some of the moments captured by Star Tribune photojournalists in 2022.
6 great books with Minnesota connections you might have missed

6 great books with Minnesota connections you might have missed

We look back at some extraordinary books from Minnesota writers and publishers from 2022.
Minnesota Wild players celebrated after a 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks in an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. (AP Photo

Live at 9:30 p.m.: Wild wrap up quick road trip vs. Sharks. Follow the action on Gameview

Tap here for play-by-play, a box score and score updates throughout the NHL.
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) waved to fans on the glass after he scored in the second period of the game Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 at Xc

Live at 9 p.m.: Wild kick off three-game road trip in Anaheim. Follow on Gameview

The Wild, who have won five straight, are 2-0 against the Ducks this season. Tap here for play-by-play, a box score and score updates throughout the NHL.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) shot over the defense of Dallas Mavericks forward Christian Wood (35) and Mavericks guard Spencer Din

Live at 7 p.m.: Wolves take on Dallas again at Target Center. Follow on Gameview

Following Monday's 116-106 victory, the Wolves are back at it against a Dallas team that came unglued near the end. Tap here for play-by-play, a box score and score updates throughout the NBA.
Minnesota Wild fans, including Kris Fay, center and his wife Katie, of Albany, Minn., are upset with officials during the second period against the Ne

Live at 1 p.m.: Wild take on Ottawa at Xcel Energy Center. Follow on Gameview

The Wild have tabbed Filip Gustavsson to start in net. He's on a five-game win streak that's the best of his career. Tap here for play-by-play, a box score and score updates throughout the NHL.
Karl Anthony-Towns (32) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during team introductions Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. ]

Live at 6 p.m.: Timberwolves look for second win in a row. Follow on Gameview

The 11-17 Bulls have lost three in a row and six of eight. Tap here for play-by-play, a box score and score updates throughout the NBA.

Gallery: Snow arrives in Twin Cities

A winter storm warning is in effect for the metro and just about all of Minnesota until 6 p.m. Thursday — 9 p.m. in some places — with 4 to 7 inches of snow expected to fall.

Holiday guides

Where to find gifts, food and fun this holiday season.
Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts after making a shot at the end of the fourth quarter Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Target Cent

Live at 8 p.m.: Wolves at Utah. Follow on Gameview

Rudy Gobert makes his return to Salt Lake City on Friday night. Tap here for play-by-play, a box score and score updates throughout the NBA.
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) waved to fans on the glass after he scored in the second period of the game Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 at Xc

Live at 8 p.m.: Wild at Edmonton. Follow on Gameview

This is the second of three games for the Wild vs. Edmonton in 12 days. Tap here for play-by-play, a box score and score updates throughout the NHL.

Evening forecast: Increasing clouds, low around 22

Afternoon forecast: Cold and sunny, high 27

Weather remains sunny and cold this Sunday. There is a slight chance for snow by Tuesday but things should stay dry in the meantime.

Morning forecast: Cold with clear skies, high 30

It'll be sunny and cold Sunday. Our next chance of snow appears to be Tuesday.

Evening forecast: Low of 13; clear to partly cloudy; a warmer Sunday ahead

The latest forecast for the Twin Cities and region.

Evening forecast: Low of 4; a little snow with little or no accumulation possible; windy and frigid

The latest forecast for the Twin Cities and region.

Afternoon forecast: High 38, then evening cold with blowing snow

Twin Cities afternoon weather forecast for Friday, Dec. 2

Morning forecast: Warm start, high 38; cold, snow, wind tonight

Twin Cities morning weather forecast for Friday, Dec. 2

More on holiday cookies

Updates: U.S. vs. Iran in World Cup match at 1 p.m.

Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • carlos.gonzal

Live: Timberwolves vs. Warriors on Gameview

Steph Curry and Golden State are in town for an afternoon tilt. Tap here for play-by-play, a box score and score updates throughout the NBA.