Outdoors
May 15, 2022
Two boats with eager anglers departed the dock at McArdle's Resort early Saturday morning on Lake Winnibigoshish.

Anderson: Again on walleye opener, 'Winnie' gives up her treasures

Slower in the morning, action on the big lake picked up throughout the day Saturday for Minnesota's traditional fishing opener.
Sports
May 15, 2022
Gopher sophomore Shelby Frank is one of the nation’s top discus throwers.

Gophers' Alec Basten wins steeplechase in Big Ten meet

Basten was first and teammate Matthew Wilkinson second in the 3,000-meter steeplechase race held at their home track.
Wild
May 14, 2022
Matt Boldy

Three Wild players added to U.S. team for world championships

Ryan Hartman, Matt Boldy and Jon Merrill will join the American squad in Finland.
Wild
May 14, 2022
Physicality and size played a large role in the Wild’s first-round playoff exit against the Blues.

Souhan: Reality hits hard — this Wild team wasn't that special

An excellent regular season wasn't enough to elevate the Wild into playoffs success.
Twins
May 14, 2022
Cleveland Indians radio announcer Tom Hamilton talks after being honored for 25 years of broadcasting, prior to the Indians' baseball game against the

Reusse: What's in a name? Practice, says Cleveland radio voice Hamilton

Tom Hamilton, the play-by-play announcer for the Cleveland Guardians, has been with the team for 33 years, yet he adjusted to the new name with aplomb.
Twins
May 14, 2022
Terry Ryan was the brains behind so many smart Twins moves.

Neal: Twins mastermind Terry Ryan out of baseball ... mostly

Good luck keeping up with former Twins General Manager Terry Ryan these days. He's always on the move. And don't be surprised if you sit next to him at a ballpark somewhere.
Twins
May 14, 2022
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli is ejected by third base umpire John Tumpane during the 10th inning of the team's game against the Cleveland Guardians on

Umpire's call in 10th angers Baldelli as Twins lose to Guardians

A Cleveland runner was awarded second base and subsequently scored the eventual winning run in the 10th after colliding with Twins first baseman Jose Miranda.
Lynx
May 14, 2022
Lynx forward-guard Aerial Powers during a WNBA game against the Seattle Storm on May 6

New-look Lynx improve but fall to 0-4 after loss to Chicago

Newly acquired Moriah Jefferson ran the offense smartly, and Aerial Powers, stuck in a shooting slump, scored 11 points with nine rebounds. But a balanced Chicago lineup was too much.
Sports
May 14, 2022

Medcalf: How to reconnect with friends you've lost touch with during the pandemic

It can be a struggle to find our social stride now that the world has opened up again.
Outdoors
May 14, 2022
Terry Vollmer of Birchdale had his limit of walleyes and saugers by 11 a.m. on the fast-flowing Rainy River, near his home.

High water, high spirits converge on opening day on Rainy River

If you could tuck away from the Rainy River's fast-flowing current on Saturday, the walleyes were biting.
Twins
May 14, 2022
The Twins’ Alex Kirilloff has played several positions recently since being called up but was sent down to the minorss again, partly to get more at-

Kirilloff sent back to minors after five games with Twins

The team needed to make a roster move to bring up pitcher Devin Smeltzer. Manager Rocco Baldelli also wanted Alex Kirilloff to get more at-bats.
Loons
May 14, 2022
Minnesota United midfielder Osvaldo Alonso (6) dribbles in front of Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan, left, and midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro

Sounders' all-around success a blueprint for MLS and Loons

The Seattle Sounders are a formidable opponent for teams in and out of the MLS, something Loons coach Adrian Heath finds inspiring.

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