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FILE: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods makes a touchdown catch in front of Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr during the second half in an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, in Los Angeles.

Vikings LB Anthony Barr out for season

During his Monday news conference, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said that linebacker Anthony Barr has torn a pectoral muscle and will be out for the season...

MSHSL approves fall season for football, volleyball

Vikings drop to 0-2 with ugly loss against Colts

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Indianapolis.

Sports Features

Stillwater High School took on the Roseville Raiders in a girls cross country meet on Friday at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Brooke Elfert was the winner.

Stillwater girls cross country team has a strong showing against Roseville

The Stillwater Ponies finished 1-2-3 to defeat the Roseville Raiders in girls cross country on Friday at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve...

Q&A: Twins pitcher Randy Dobnak on being sent down

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli, center, pulls Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Randy Dobnak (68) during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, in Chicago.

Delano girls swim and dive defeat Hutchinson, 99-87

The Delano Tigers girls swim and dive team defeated the Hutchinson Tigersharks 99-87 Thursday evening at Delano High School.

National Sports

Bryson DeChambeau blasts way to U.S. Open title

What was supposed to be a typical U.S. Open produced a most unconventional champion.

Bryson DeChambeau, of the United States, reacts after sinking a putt for par on the 18th hole to win the US Open Golf Championship, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Mamaroneck, N.Y.

42 Badger players, staff test positive for coronavirus

Health officials say 42 players and staff with the Wisconsin football team have tested positive for COVID-19 as the Big Ten makes plans to get the season started ...

Vikings - NFL

Vikings LB Anthony Barr out for season

During his Monday news conference, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said that linebacker Anthony Barr has torn a pectoral muscle and will be out for the season...

Vikings drop to 0-2 with ugly loss against Colts

Vikings 3 keys to a win against Colts

Vikings QB Cousins gives final thoughts on Green Bay and looks ahead to Colts

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins spoke to the media Wednesday morning about his final thoughts about the week 1 loss to the Green Bay Packers and looks ahead to the week 2 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.

The Dallas Stars keep getting goals from unlikely scorers. Joel Hanley scored his-ever NHL goal in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup. Rookie Joel Kiviranta also scored in a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Wild will not re-sign longtime captain Mikko Koivu

FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Wild center Mikko Koivu questions a call with a referee in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, in Denver. Wild captain Koivu says he is not concerned that his season-ending knee injury will prevent him from resuming his career at age 36 next season.

Wild trade Eric Staal to Buffalo for Marcus Johansson

In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Wild center Eric Staal (12) skates against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit. The Buffalo Sabres acquired veteran center Eric Staal in a trade that sent forward Marcus Johansson to the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020.

Minnesota Wild extend defenseman Jonas Brodin through 2027-28 season

FILE - Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (25) is shown in the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Denver. The Wild have signed Brodin to a seven-year, $42 million contract extension on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020.

Timberwolves - NBA

Wolves, Lynx launch Pack the Vote initiative to provide voter resources; Target Center not to be used as polling place

The organization said it started the Pack the Vote initiative to help provide voters with resources and assist with voter registration for the upcoming November election ...

Q&A: ESPN's Bobby Marks on Wolves' offseason options

ESPN's Bobby Marks talks to KSTP's Darren Wolfson about the Timberwolves, via Zoom.

Q&A: Wolves F Jarred Vanderbilt on his summer progression

Wolves F Jarred Vanderbilt talks to Darren Wolfson, via Zoom.

Q&A: Wolves guard Josh Okogie reacts to police shooting of Jacob Blake

Wolves guard/forward Josh Okogie talks to KSTP Sports about the police shooting of Wisconsin man Jacob Blake and the social injustice that continues to exist in the U.S.

Twins - MLB

Minnesota Twins' Max Kepler (26) celebrates with Minnesota Twins' Marwin Gonzalez (9) after they score on Kepler's two-run home run during the seventh inning.

Kepler homers and Twins beat Cubs and Darvish 4-0

Max Kepler homered, José Berríos threw six shutout innings to outduel Yu Darvish and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0 on Sunday night...

Twins clinch 2nd straight playoff berth in 8-1 win over Cubs

Minnesota Twins' LaMonte Wade Jr., left, Byron Buxton, center, and Max Kepler, right, celebrate a win over the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Chicago.

Tigers manager Gardenhire, who spent 13 years with Twins, announces immediate retirement

FILE - In this March 5, 2020, file photo, Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire watches during a spring training baseball game in Lakeland, Fla. Gardenhire announced his retirement prior to Detroit’s game against the Cleveland Indians on Saturday.

Hendricks sparkles, Cubs edge Twins 1-0 for 5th straight win

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (24) tags out Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant (17) at third base during the first inning.

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