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The Vikings held their third session of Organized Team Activities at Winter Park yesterday. According to the team’s official site, the Vikings helped construct a new playground at Sheridan Arts Magnet School in Northeast Minneapolis …
01 Jun 12
The Minnesota Timberwolves will make three stops on this year’s summer caravan. The first stop is on Monday, June 11th in Brainerd. Alexandria and Fairmont follow on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. Wayne Ellington and Anthony …
01 Jun 12
The Wild have signed Swedish goalie Johan Gustafsson to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 20-year-old would have been eligible to reenter the draft if a deal was not struck by today. The Wild selected him …
01 Jun 12
The Minnesota Lynx will put their unbeaten record on the line against the Sun in Connecticut tonight. The Lynx ran their record to 5-and-0 with a 79-77 win over Washington on Wednesday. Tonight’s game tips …
01 Jun 12
The Twins begin a six-game road trip against the Indians in Cleveland tonight. Carl Pavano is slated to get the start on the mound in the opener of the three-game set. The Tribe will counter …
01 Jun 12
Vikings cornerback Asher Allen has decided to retire. The 24-year-old Allen spent only three seasons in the NFL. He was drafted by the Vikings in the third round of the 2009 draft. Allen 49 tackles …
31 May 12
Lindsay Whalen scored with a second left to lift the Lynx over the Mystics, 79-77. Whalen finished with 11 points and seven assists for Minnesota, which saw a 24-point lead disappear. Maya Moore and Rebekkah …
31 May 12
Francisco Liriano combined with two relievers on a three-hitter as the Twins shut out the Athletics, 4-0. He gave up three hits and struck out nine over six innings for his first win of the …
31 May 12
High school graduations continue around the area this weekend, with a total of 8 local schools holding their commencement ceremonies. School districts with their graduations today (FRI) include: Butterfield, New Ulm, Nicollet and Wabasso. Schools …
