Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Tonight’s the night: 10 miles apart, Wild and Timberwolves try to advance in playoffs for first time in same year
The Wild play the Dallas Stars at Grand Casino Arena shortly before the Wolves square off against the Denver Nuggets at Target Center.
Startribune News Apr 30, 2026
Find Pierce Petersohn, one of Minnesota’s best athletes, beyond the wind turbines
Neal: Triton's three-sport star throws for touchdowns, dunks nonstop and can high jump nearly 7 feet.
Startribune News Apr 30, 2026
10 Minnesota high school baseball teams off to surprising starts
These baseball teams across the state have made big jumps from their results last season.
Startribune News Apr 29, 2026
Eric Orze blows save as Mariners score three in ninth to hand Twins a 5-3 loss
Taj Bradley had a strong start for the Twins, but Orze gave up the lead on Cole Young's two-run single.
Startribune News Apr 29, 2026
Vikings, with NFL draft over, officially begin search for new general manager
Co-owners Mark Wilf and Zygi Wilf will be assisted in what was previously described as an "ownership-driven process" by a small internal advisory committee and the search firm TurnkeyZRG.
Startribune News Apr 29, 2026
NHL fines Dallas captain Jamie Benn for cross-checking Wild center Ryan Hartman
Jamie Benn got the maximum penalty allowed by the CBA for the third period penalty in Game 5 of the teams' playoff series.
Startribune News Apr 29, 2026
Minnesota Frost vs. Montreal Victoire playoff series preview: Key players, matchup history, how to watch
Minnesota is the two-time defending Walter Cup champion. Its league-leading offense will have to get past one of the PWHL's best goaltenders.
Startribune News Apr 29, 2026
Tattoo artist JC Stroebel, known for inking ‘Naz Reid’ on fans, recovering after battle with brain cancer
JC Stroebel felt the love and support of the Minnesota Timberwolves basketball fandom as he recovered from surgery over the winter.
Startribune News Apr 29, 2026
Reusse: College baseball landscape has changed as Gophers battle to make Big Ten tournament
The Big Ten baseball conference now includes powerful UCLA, and there's starting to be separation between the financial haves and have-nots.
Startribune News Apr 29, 2026
RandBall: Chris Finch needs to have a big game Thursday for the Wolves
Aside from the home crowd, the biggest edge the Wolves carry into a critical Game 6 is the playoff coaching experience of their head coach.
Startribune News Apr 29, 2026