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Rookie QB Kellen Mond hands the ball to rookie running back Kene Nwangwu.

Vikings activate RB Kene Nwangwu, release Ameer Abdullah

Nwangwu was drafted in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft by Minnesota but was injured in the preseason.

Timberwolves exercise team options on Edwards, McDaniels

Wild home opener Tuesday, no fan capacity restrictions set this season

Sports Features

No. 4 Chaska takes down No. 9 Robbinsdale Armstrong

The No. 4 Chaska Hawks defeated the No. 9 Robbinsdale Armstrong Falcons 17-6, Friday night at Robbinsdale Armstrong High School.

No.1 Lakeville South holds on to beat No. 6 Shakopee 30-22

Lakeville South vs. Shakopee highlights.

Harding / Humboldt football merger saved programs, leading to wins

National Sports

Bucks sign guard Grayson Allen to multiyear extension

Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson Allen has signed a multi-year contract extension less than 2 ½ months after the team acquired him from the Memphis Grizzlies.

Milwaukee Bucks' Grayson Allen shoots past Oklahoma City Thunder's Darius Bazley during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Milwaukee.

NHL suspends Evander Kane 21 games for COVID violations

The NHL has suspended San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane for 21 games for submitting a fake COVID-19 vaccination card. Kane will forfeit about $1.68 million of his $7 million salary for this season with the money going to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

FILE - In this Wednesday, March 24, 2021 file photo, San Jose Sharks left wing Evander Kane (9) watches during an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings in San Jose, Calif. The NHL found no evidence that San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane bet on NHL games or tried to throw games after investigating allegations made by his estranged wife. The NHL released the findings of that investigation, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021.

Vikings - NFL

Vikings activate RB Kene Nwangwu, release Ameer Abdullah

Nwangwu was drafted in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft by Minnesota but was injured in the preseason.

Vikings place Patrick Peterson on IR; Zimmer says injury 'not season-ending'

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) reacts after breaking up a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis.

Cousins throws TD pass in OT; Vikings beat Panthers 34-28

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) makes the game-winning catch against Carolina Panthers safety Sean Chandler (34) during overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Minnesota Vikings won 34-28.

Jefferson, Thielen and Cook to play Sunday against Panthers; Pierce, Ellefson out

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates with teammates after catching a 12-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis.

Wild - NHL

Wild home opener Tuesday, no fan capacity restrictions set this season

It's the game Minnesota Wild fans have been waiting for, and when they walk through the doors, there will be a lot of changes in place.

Talbot, Wild beat Kings 3-2, for 2-game sweep to open season

Minnesota Wild forwards Nico Sturm, center, celebrates his goal with Brandon Duhaime, left, and Nick Bjugstad during the second period of an NHL hockey game.

Foligno's late goal gives Wild 2-1 season-opening win in Anaheim

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (17) celebrates after scoring against the Anaheim Ducks in the final minute of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. The Wild won 2-1.

Wild head coach Dean Evason excited to start the season

Minnesota Wild head coach Dean Evason met with the media on Thursday morning after the team practiced at TRIA Rink in St. Paul.

Timberwolves - NBA

Timberwolves exercise team options on Edwards, McDaniels

The Minnesota Timberwolves have exercised the third-year options on guard Anthony Edwards and forward Jaden McDaniels on Tuesday.

Q&A: Ex-NBA GM Ryan McDonough on the Timberwolves

Former Suns GM and ass't Celtics GM Ryan McDonough spoke with KSTP's Darren Wolfson about the outlook for the Timberwolves this year.

Wolves' Anthony Edwards provides camp progress report

Wolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards poses for a photo at the team's recent Media Day.

Timberwolves head coach Finch recaps first day of training camp

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch recaps first day of training camp.

Twins - MLB

Minnesota Twins' Jorge Polanco watches his three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.

Twins announce 2021 Diamond Awards recipients; Polanco wins 'Most Valuable Twin' award

Infielder Jorge Polanco is the unanimous winner of the Most Valuable Twin award, as well as the winner of the Charles O. Johnson award for Most Improved Twin.

Twins' Derek Falvey and Rocco Baldelli look ahead to busy offseason

Twins president of operations Derek Falvey meets with reporters on Wednesday, via Zoom.

Buxton, Polanco HR, Twins top Royals; Perez tied for HR lead

Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton (25) is congratulated at home plate by Luis Arraez (2) after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.

Jax sharp as Twins stop Perez, shut out Royals 4-0

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Griffin Jax throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo.

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