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Kevin O'Connell, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
MN Vikings

What are the Vikings' draft options after their trade with Houston?

By Chris Schad
Kirill Kaprizov
MN Wild

Could the Wild be this year's version of two playoff Cinderellas?

By Chris Schad
Jan 1, 2024; Pasadena, CA, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws a pass against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half in the 2024 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl.
MN Vikings

Reports: Vikings draft trade focus is on Pats and Cards, with Maye or McCarthy the targets

By Chris Schad
Mar 16, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Wild center Marcus Johansson (90) controls the puck as St. Louis Blues defenseman Matthew Kessel (51) defends during the first period at Enterprise Center.
MN Wild

Wild lose to Blues in shootout but inch closer in playoff chase

By Chris Schad
Wayzata Basketball
High School Sports

Here are the brackets for the 2024 Minnesota boys basketball tournament

By Chris Schad
Drake Maye
MN Vikings

The latest rumors on the how top of the NFL Draft could go

By Chris Schad
Nov 5, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany; Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) reacts against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half during an NFL International Series game at Deutsche Bank Park.
MN Vikings

Do the Vikings have a shot at landing Christian Wilkins?

By Chris Schad
Kirk Cousins
MN Vikings

Race to sign Kirk Cousins: Vikings reportedly 'very much in this thing'

By Chris Schad
Hoi
High School Sports

Here are the brackets for the 2024 Minnesota high school girls basketball tournament

By Chris Schad
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) gives a fan her headband during the Big Ten Women's Basketball tournament quarterfinals at the Target Center on Friday, March 8, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minn.
College Sports News and Rumors

Iowa's Caitlin Clark packs the Target Center for Big Ten Tournament

By Chris Schad
St. Michael Albertville
High School Sports

18 more teams punch tickets to Minnesota girls basketball tournament

By Chris Schad
Marcus Johansson
MN Wild

Has Bill Guerin handcuffed the Wild at the trade deadline?

By Chris Schad
Ty Chandler
MN Vikings

4 ways the Vikings can improve their running game in 2024

By Chris Schad
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MN Vikings

Report: Danielle Hunter wants new deal 'well north of $20 million'

By Chris Schad
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MN Lynx

Lynx legend Maya Moore surprises Caitlin Clark before historic game

By Chris Schad
Kirk Cousins
MN Vikings

Report: Vikings 'have their limits' to a Kirk Cousins extension

By Chris Schad
Opening faceoff hockey game
High School Sports

Here are the brackets for the Minnesota boys high school hockey tournament

By Chris Schad
White Bear Lake Hockey
MN Vikings

Cretin-Derham Hall, White Bear Lake book final spots in boys hockey tournament

By Chris Schad
Lorelei Nelson
High School Sports

Watch: Edina's Lorelei Nelson scores highlight-reel goal in title game

By Chris Schad
Seimone Augustus
MN Lynx

Lynx legend Seimone Augustus named finalist for Naismith Hall of Fame

By Chris Schad
Kirk Cousins
MN Vikings

FOX host Keyshawn Johnson thinks Kirk Cousins threw the Minneapolis Miracle

By Chris Schad
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College Sports News and Rumors

Paige Bueckers, forgoing WNBA Draft, returning to UConn in 2024-25

By Chris Schad
Marcus Foligno
MN Wild

Marcus Foligno out 'a couple games' due to injury

By Chris Schad
Jan 7, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium.
MN Vikings

Vikings QB speculation sizzles with Sam Darnold buzz on Super Bowl Sunday

By Chris Schad
Blake Proehl auditioning for "American Idol"
MN Vikings

Former Vikings WR Blake Proehl to compete on 'American Idol'

By Chris Schad
Marc-Andre Fleury
MN Wild

Good luck not tearing up watching Marc-Andre Fleury's kids surprise him

By Chris Schad
Kirk Cousins
MN Vikings

Ahead of free agency, Kirk Cousins says he expects to play several more years

By Chris Schad
J.J. McCarthy
MN Vikings

The J.J. McCarthy hype train is full speed ahead

By Chris Schad
Brock Faber / Sidney Crosby
MN Wild

Watch: Sidney Crosby mugs Brock Faber face-first into the glass

By Chris Schad
Kirill Kaprizov
MN Wild

5 questions for the Wild in the second half of the season

By Chris Schad
Kirk Cousins
MN Vikings

Kirk Cousins: 'I would love to know where I'm going'

By Chris Schad
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High School Sports

Providence Academy sophomore Maddyn Greenway scores 3,000th career point

By Chris Schad
Jan 8, 2024; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) in action against the Dallas Stars in the third period at Xcel Energy Center.
MN Wild

Lockwood suspended three games for hit on Fleury

By Chris Schad
Jordan Love
MN Vikings

Jordan Love's interception gives Vikings fans Favre flashbacks

By Chris Schad
Dalvin Cook
MN Vikings

How did Dalvin Cook do in his Ravens debut?

By Chris Schad
Chet Holmgren
High School Sports

Holmgren's OKC teammates show up to his high school jersey retirement in Minneapolis

By Chris Schad
Chloe Johnson
High School Sports

Phenom 8th-grader in Minnesota averaging 28 points per game

By Chris Schad
Justin Jefferson
MN Vikings

Longtime MN columnist thinks Vikings could trade Jefferson, start 'full-scale rebuild'

By Chris Schad
Filip Gustavsson
MN Wild

Wild activate Filip Gustavsson, Kirill Kaprizov game-time decision vs. Coyotes

By Chris Schad
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MN Wild

What are the Wild's current chances in the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery?

By Chris Schad
Luis Arraez
MN Twins

Report: Marlins may be 'willing to entertain' offers for Luis Arraez one year after Twins trade

By Chris Schad
Timberwolves
MN Timberwolves

Why are the Timberwolves pointing at opponents after dunks?

By Chris Schad
Corbin Burnes
MN Twins

5 pitchers the Twins should target to bolster the starting rotation

By Chris Schad
Christian Darrisaw
MN Vikings

Vikings inactives: Christian Darrisaw active for Sunday's game vs. Lions

By Chris Schad
Dec 10, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell (left) and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah react during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
MN Vikings

Which teams ahead of the Vikings in the 2024 NFL Draft need a quarterback?

By Chris Schad
Justin Jefferson
MN Vikings

Vikings vs. Lions: 5 things you can count on in Week 18

By Chris Schad
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MN Vikings

Brett Kollman believes Vikings will trade up for QB in 2024 NFL Draft

By Chris Schad
Jayden Daniels
MN Vikings

5 starting quarterback options for the Vikings in 2024

By Chris Schad
Kirk Cousisn
MN Vikings

Ranking the 10 biggest Minnesota sports stories of 2023

By Chris Schad
Kevin O'Connell
MN Vikings

5 New Year's resolutions for the Minnesota Vikings

By Chris Schad
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