Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Rookie Jax has solid start, helps Twins beat Astros 5-3
Rookie Griffin Jax is making the most of his opportunity to start in the majors, and highlighted his skills Thursday night by stifling one of baseball's toughest lineups.
KRISTIE RIEKEN Aug 05, 2021
The boundary waters and fire
Fires have played a historical role in developing Minnesota's ecosystems, particularly those of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and its adjacent Canadian counterpart, Quetico Provincial Park...
Dennis Anderson Aug 05, 2021
Women's Final Four still on for Minneapolis, despite call for combined event
Marcus Fuller Aug 05, 2021
The bike is out of the garage. Here are some tips for keeping it rolling
Doug Shidell, Special to the Star Tribune Aug 05, 2021
Olympic gymnast Suni Lee makes a triumphant return to the Twin Cities
The gold medalist and St. Paul native returned home after a triumphant turn at the Tokyo Olympics, greeted at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport by about 100 fans.
Alex Chhith Aug 05, 2021
Cottage Grove's 6-9 senior Pharrel Payne a big priority for the Gophers following a breakout summer
When it came to recruiting local prospects this summer, the U made it a priority to be in attendance often when big man Pharrel Payne from Park of Cottage Grove was playing.
Marcus Fuller Aug 05, 2021
Twins activate outfielder Rob Refsnyder, send Nick Gordon to Class AAA St. Paul
Rob Refsnyder missed 43 games because of a hamstring pull and had a strong 10-game rehab stint with the Saints.
La Velle E. Neal III, Star Tribune staff writer Aug 05, 2021
Minnesota United buy out veteran defender Ike Opara's contract
The Minnesota United defender played only two games to start 2020 season after he won 2019 MLS Defender of the Year and signed a new contract.
Jerry Zgoda Aug 05, 2021
Minnesota United uses guaranteed-contract buyout on sidelined veteran defender Ike Opara
The Minnesota United defender played only two games to start 2020 season after he won 2019 MLS Defender of the Year and signed a new contract.
Jerry Zgoda Aug 05, 2021
Kirk Cousins back at Vikings practice, talking about vigilance, not vaccines
Back from a five-day quarantine, Kirk Cousins says he is focused on avoiding close contact. He called getting vaccinated 'a private health matter.'
Ben Goessling Aug 05, 2021