Wolves
Three areas to watch as Wolves open the 2023-24 season
Expectations are sky high for the Timberwolves, but changes are necessary if they're going to improve off a first-round exit in the playoffs last season.
Gophers
Gophers suddenly have a path to challenge for Big Ten West title
Gophers coach P.J. Fleck has been savoring the win at Iowa — and is done debating the replay review on Cooper DeJean's punt return.
Vikings
Vikings Kickoff: Your guide to tonight's game against the 49ers
The Vikings are trying to win for the first time at home— and maybe avoid a major roster shakeup at the trade deadline. Tap here for all the Star Tribune's game-week coverage and more.
Randball
RandBall: How can the Vikings turn season around? Get lucky.
Maybe you think the Vikings have gotten what they deserve in their 2-4 start, but an NFL data scientist concluded that they have the worst luck of any team in the league.
Sports
Live: Vikings lead 49ers 22-17 in fourth quarter as field goals add up
The Vikings play the first of of their two Monday Night Football games on the 2023 schedule. Tap here for play-by-play, in-game statistics and this weekend's NFL scores.
Sports
Vikings-49ers: Things to know before and during the game
Tap on the headline above before kickoff and during play to see the Star Tribune's coverage highlights and more about the game.
High Schools
Who's No. 1? Two teams made that an easy call in final state rankings
Two classes have a single undefeated team. Jim Paulsen and his panel broke the ties in the other classes. State section games start Tuesday, but many teams won't play until the weekend because of first-round byes.
Sports
Did Reusse like the Gophers win? Does he like the Vikings' chances?
The columnist joins Michael Rand to share his excitement level with the Gophers, and their excitement over beating Iowa for the first time in a hog's age. Plus, Reusse and Rand on the Vikings-49ers and some big baseball.
Colleges
Area college football: Gustavus upsets St. John's, grabs MIAC division lead
Eric Lyons Jr. intercepted a pass with 1:50 remaining and George Sandven threw for 353 yards and three touchdowns to help the Gusties beat the Johnnies 38-35.
Variety
Midwest Mountaineering was more than just a store, and losing it matters
The long-time West Bank store created a close-knit community among outdoors enthusiasts in Minnesota.
Gophers
Gophers lingered after Iowa win to take in the moment . . . and Floyd
Minnesota badly needed to beat Iowa to turn its season around — and banish some longstanding demons. That helps explain the celebration on the field and in their postgame locker room.
Vikings
X marks the change in Vikings defense. How well is it working?
The Vikings have shown little use for orthodoxy this season, and opposing offenses are scrambling to adjust as defensive coordinator Brian Flores continues his quest to end several years of unsettling results.
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