Sports
January 17, 2023

No. 1 Swiatek eases by Osorio; No. 3 Pegula advances in Australian Open

No. 1-seeded Iga Swiatek eased into the third round of the Australian Open as she beat Camila Osorio of Colombia 6-2, 6-3.
Gophers
January 17, 2023

Former All-America soccer forward Nemec signs with Gophers

Megan Nemec was a two-time Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year for Chicago Loyola. She will transfer to Minnesota next fall.
High Schools
January 17, 2023
Garrett Hennum’s goal in the third period Saturday helped Warroad remain undefeated.

Hermantown travels to Hockeytown USA — and a 10-year streak is ended

The defending state champions traveled to Warroad to take on another small-school boys hockey power, and were beaten after 103 regular-season games without a loss vs. Class 1A competition.
High Schools
January 17, 2023
Five-goal second period lifts Orono over Providence in boys hockey

Five-goal second period lifts Orono over Providence in boys hockey

Junior defenseman Joey Mugaas recorded two goals and two assists to lead the Spartans' 6-3 win.
High Schools
January 17, 2023
Hopkins girls basketball uses big second half to keep streak alive

Hopkins girls basketball uses big second half to keep streak alive

As the No. 1-ranked team in the state according to Minnesota Basketball News, Hopkins is used to winning. And most of its wins have not been tightly contested.
Wild
January 17, 2023

Wild-Washington game recap

Wilds captain Jared Spurgeon scored twice in the second period, including the game-winner.
Colleges
January 17, 2023
Bradley Cimperman scored a Hamline record 51 points on Monday night.

Hamline player caps record-setting night with three-point game winner

Bradley Cimperman hit a pair of three-pointers in the final 42 seconds, including an off-balance buzzer beater, to set a school scoring record with 51 points and give his team an 82-79 victory.
Twins
January 17, 2023
Signage at Target Field is viewed before a baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Minneapol

Twins agree to terms with 12 international players

Ariel Castro, a teenage outfielder from Cuba, will get a $2.5 million bonus.
Wolves
January 17, 2023
Walker Kessler and Rudy Gobert battled for a rebound when the Wolves played Utah in December.

Reusse: Gobert deal nears worst-trade territory for Timberwolves

We watched Walker Kessler own Monday afternoon at Target Center and, well, maybe Charles Barkley isn't far off in calling the Wolves' dealing for Rudy Gobert "the worst trade."
Colleges
January 17, 2023
Confetti is launched into the air at a kick-off event Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 at the Anderson Student Center on the campus of St. Thomas University St.

St. Thomas announces record gift for new sports arena

The $75 million donation comes at a time when the Catholic university is trying to build its reputation outside the Twin Cities and is relying, in part, on athletics to do that.
Loons
January 17, 2023
Fans sang after the Loons defeated Vancouver on Oct. 9, 2022, at Allianz Field.

Loons finalize transfer deal with Swedish center back Marques

Mikael Marques, 21, played in 28 games last year for AFC Eskilstuna.
Business
January 17, 2023
Lee and Penny Anderson on Tuesday pledged $75 million toward a new basketball and hockey arena at the University of St. Thomas.

Lee Anderson made his fortune by adding onto his family's plumbing business

Lee and Penny Anderson pledged $75 million to University of St. Thomas on Tuesday.

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