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Sports

January 12

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) high fives center Rudy Gobert (27) before the start of their game against the Dallas Mavericks Thursd

Live at 7 p.m.: Wolves vs. Trailblazers, follow on Gameview

The Timberwolves return to Target Center. Tap here to follow the play-by-play and get live stats and scores from around the NBA.

Vikings

January 12

Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) had six forced fumbles, six sacks, four fumble recoveries and three interceptions this season,

Former Gophers safety Winfield Jr. chosen for NFL All-Pro team

Five 49ers players, including running back Christian McCaffrey and linebacker Fred Warner, were voted as first-team All-Pros.

Outdoors

January 12

Trumpeter swans (left) and tundra swans. Minnesota has the most trumpeter swans of any state in the lower 48.

U.S. wildlife officials seek public's help after swans killed in west-central Minnesota

The waterfowl, protected by federal law, were killed between Dec. 16 and 17, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Outdoors

January 12

Anderson: Midwest Mountaineering joins long list of outfitters to close

Kennedy Bros. Arms Co. in St. Paul in the 1800s sold guns to buffalo hunters. They are part of a deep history of Minnesota outfitters here, then gone.

Sports

January 12

Minnesota forward Parker Fox (23) is shocked after a turnover right after the Gophers regained the lead in the second half of the basketball game agai

Live at 5:30 p.m.: Gophers men's hoops at Indiana, follow on Gameview

Minnesota looks to continue its hot start to Big Ten play. Tap here for play-by-play and get scores from around college basketball.

Sports

January 12

Minnesota Wild center Frederick Gaudreau (89) controls the puck during the second period Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Min

Live at 7 p.m.: Wild vs. Flyers, follow on Gameview

The Wild look to get back on track at Xcel Energy Center. Tap here to follow the play-by-play and get live stats and scores from around the NHL.

High Schools

January 12

Players listen as head coach Sean Bloomfield gives instructions on the practice in Victoria, Minn., on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. This is a story on Chanh

Dream chasers: A season on the rink with Chanhassen boys hockey

Reaching the hockey state tournament is the dream of every young skater in Minnesota. The Chanhassen boys have never been there, but this season the Storm have a shot. Our ongoing series will follow them the rest of the way.

Sports

January 12

Players listen as head coach Sean Bloomfield gives instructions on the practice in Victoria on Tuesday, Jan. 9.

A season with Chanhassen as the Storm chase the boys hockey state tournament

Reaching the hockey state tournament is the dream of every young skater in Minnesota. The Chanhassen boys have never been there, but this season the Storm have a shot. Our ongoing series will follow them the rest of the way.

Randball

January 12

Minnesota Twins Josh Donaldson, Nelson Cruz, Mitch Graver and Rocco Baldelli posed for a photo with their awards before the start of the game.

Now is the time for Twins to make moves and history says they will

Fans frustrated with the Twins' lack of offseason moves would be wise to remember that this is the time of year when Derek Falvey tends to spring into action.

Vikings

January 12