High School Sports

In this Feb. 15, 2020, file photo, Duke forward Matthew Hurt (21) reacts following a basket against Notre Dame during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C. Hurt is Duke's top returning scorer at 9.7 points per game.

2019 Minnesota Mr. Basketball signs free agent deal with Houston Rockets

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Former John Marshall and Duke University standout Matthew Hurt will get an opportunity to play in the NBA, according to ABC affiliate KAAL.

St. Paul native Jalen Suggs and his high school coach preview Thursday's NBA Draft

St. Paul native and former Minnehaha Academy star Jalen Suggs is expected to be a top-5 pick in Thursday's NBA Draft.

Nine Minnesotans selected in 2021 NHL Entry Draft

Q&A: Future Gopher Chaz Lucius on NHL Draft and 1st round status

Future Gophers center Chaz Lucius, a Twin Cities native, gets a skate in recently. He's projected to be a top-20 pick in this month's NHL Draft.

Q&A: Maple Grove's Kyle Kukkonen on NHL Draft outlook

Former Maple Grove high school hockey captain Kyle Kukkonen is expected to get drafted this weekend. The NHL Draft is Friday night (Round 1) and Saturday (Rounds 2-7).

2021 Boys and Girls Section Hockey Central

NHL Draft to cap amazing run for Eden Prairie's Jackson Blake

Eden Prairie rising senior Jackson Blake is having a heck of a year. After his double OT goal in the championship game won his Eagles a state title, he went on to score the USHL championship-clinching goal for the Chicago Steel. Now, it's expected he'll be picked in the NHL Draft this weekend.

Q&A: Minnehaha Academy senior Chase Carter on committing to Michigan State

Minnehaha Academy senior and SMB Wolfpack defensive end Chase Carter committed to play his college football at Michigan State. KSTP Sports caught up with him at Minnehaha to chat about his commitment.

USA Cup is flourishing at NSC in Blaine

The Club Champions League in Virginia is being represented by seven youth soccer teams in Blaine.

Q&A: Hill-Murray OL Lucas Heyer on committing to Stanford

Hill-Murray Class of 2022 OL Lucas Heyer talks to KSTP Sports about committing to Stanford.

New Duluth East boys hockey head coach announced

Duluth East Hockey Head Coach Steve Pitoscia

Hopkins-grad Paige Buckers waves after her acceptance speech that followed her winning Best Womens' College Athlete of the Year at the ESPYs

VIDEO: Hopkins-grad Paige Bueckers wins ESPY for Best Women's College Athlete

Hopkins-grad Paige Bueckers won the ESPY for Best Women's College Athlete and used her acceptance speech to shine light on gender and racial disparities in sports.

Randolph, MN celebrates first state champs in school's 104-year history

The 2021 Class A State Softball Champion Randolph Rockets

Eagan Legion baseball takes down Minneapolis Southwest at the Stars and Stripes Tournament

The Eagan Patriots Post 594 Legion baseball team defeated the Minneapolis Southwest Lakers 2-1 on Saturday afternoon at Delano Municipal Stadium Stars and Stripes Legion Wood Bat Baseball Tournament.

Blake Cashman, Ryan Connelly, and Carter Coughlin host youth football camp

New York Jets Linebacker, Blake Cashman, Minnesota Vikings Linebacker, Ryan Connelly, and New York Giants Linebacker, Carter Coughlin hosted a youth football camp on Saturday at Eden Prairie High School.

Champions crowned at MSHSL Clay Target State Tournament

Red Wing celebrates their team championship.

No. 23 for Wayzata, Camden Heide, recently committed to Purdue.

Q&A: Wayzata's Camden Heide on committing to Purdue basketball

Wayzata Class of 2022 big man Carter Bjerke recently committed to play D-1 for St. Thomas.

Q&A: Wayzata's Carter Bjerke on committing to St. Thomas basketball

TRIA Prep Salute, June 23: Wayzata's Carter Bjerke

Apple Valley native Jordan Bolton's quest to walk again

Once paralyzed from the neck down, former Apple Valley basketball star Jordan Bolton has made big-time progress in his quest to walk again...

Jordan Bolton, left, has been paralyzed for 3 years after an accident in North Dakota. He's been working hard since that day to be able to walk on his own again.

Class AA Boys' & Girls' State Track & Field Meet

A dominating day for Edina junior Maddie Dahlien highlighted the Class AA State Track & Field Meet Saturday at St. Michael-Albertville High School...

Athletes compete at the 2021 Minnesota State Track & Field Meet.

Class AA State Track and Field recap and highlights

Student-athletes who went highest, fastest or farthest Saturday afternoon were crowned champions at the Class AA State Track and Field Meet at St Michael-Albertville High School...

Athletes compete at the 2021 Class AA State Track and Field Meet on June 19, 2021

Minnesota Sports

Ryan Jeffers homers again, Twins rout Cardinals 8-1

Ryan Jeffers hit a three-run homer, rookie right-hander Bailey Ober threw four effective innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-1 on Saturday night to end a three-game losing streak.

Minnesota Twins' Ryan Jeffers, right, is congratulated by teammate Miguel Sano, left, after hitting a three-run home run during the third inning.

Weather

MPCA issues 'unprecedented' extension of air quality alert for all of Minnesota

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for the entire state. The agency calls this an "unprecedented significant" air quality event for the state, spanning multiple days.

The sun rose in a hazy sky Friday, July 30, 2021.

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Person found dead in Plato, investigation underway

Authorities are investigating a death in McLeod County.

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