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Kenneth Chia

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Ken Chia has worked in the Minnesota Star Tribune sports department since 2002 after five years at the Wisconsin State Journal in Madison.

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Wolves

Wolves backs: What did fans wear to the Western Conference finals?

There were a lot of Anthony Edwards jerseys, yes. But there were also some deep cuts from 35 mostly inept years of basketball.
May 29, 2024
Twins

New jerseys and old friends: What Twins fans wore to the playoffs

Pick any significant Twins player, old or new, and odds are there was a fan wearing his jersey during the playoffs. Here's a look at dozens of those jerseys. Anyone remember Boof Bonser?
October 17, 2023
Some of the many Twins jerseys spotted at Target Field this month.
High Schools

Friday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro
October 14, 2023
Wolves

Angry with Wolves late start? Charles Barkley shares your pain

Late starts are nothing new in the postseason, but Hall of Famer Barkley voiced his disdain and noted that the NBA needs to do better at considering its fans.
April 17, 2023
Shaquille O'Neal, from left, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley speak at the NBA Awards on Monday, June 25, 2018, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Twins

Ex-Twins are everywhere (and in large numbers) in MLB playoffs

If you're going to pick a team to cheer for in the baseball postseason based on it having an ex-Twins on the roster, we have news: There's at least one on every team.
October 8, 2021
Tampa Bay Rays' Nelson Cruz gets hive fives in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of a baseball American League Division Series, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Twins

Triple play, flawless relief give Twins split in Kansas City with 2-1 victory

Five relievers combined for the final 15 outs, and the Twins — helped by turning a popped-up bunt into a triple play — held off the Royals.
June 7, 2021
Kansas City Royals' Nicky Lopez bunts into a triple play during the third inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Sunday, June 6, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Twins

Twins launch three home runs, edge Kansas City 5-4 to end losing streak

Jose Berrios was good enough before Hansel Robles escaped another ninth-inning jam.
June 5, 2021
Minnesota Twins' Miguel Sano celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Twins

Ex-Twins are everywhere (and in large numbers) in MLB playoffs

If you're going to pick a team to cheer for in the baseball postseason based on it having an ex-Twins on the roster, we have news: There's at least one on every team.
October 8, 2021
Tampa Bay Rays' Nelson Cruz gets hive fives in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of a baseball American League Division Series, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Twins

Triple play, flawless relief give Twins split in Kansas City with 2-1 victory

Five relievers combined for the final 15 outs, and the Twins — helped by turning a popped-up bunt into a triple play — held off the Royals.
June 7, 2021
Kansas City Royals' Nicky Lopez bunts into a triple play during the third inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Sunday, June 6, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Twins

Twins launch three home runs, edge Kansas City 5-4 to end losing streak

Jose Berrios was good enough before Hansel Robles escaped another ninth-inning jam.
June 5, 2021
Minnesota Twins' Miguel Sano celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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