Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Anderson: Complex and beautiful birds, snow geese should be hunted — but not piled up like vermin
'The idea that we had to kill snow geese to save them was false,' one waterfowl manager said.
Startribune News Apr 17, 2026
Reusse: After Dayne St. Clair left, Loons found quality goalkeeper in Drake Callender
The California-raised goalie has adjusted to the early cold with the Loons, who enter Saturday's game on a hot streak.
Startribune News Apr 17, 2026
Souhan: For Timberwolves, it’s win or else against Nuggets
An exit in the first round of the NBA playoffs would be rare sign of regression and could lead to changes this offseason.
Startribune News Apr 17, 2026
RandBall: Trying to watch the NBA playoffs requires patience, money
The NBA is not making it easy for you to watch Wolves vs. Nuggets or any other series.
Startribune News Apr 17, 2026
Scoggins: As Wild enter Stanley Cup playoffs, the question is ... if not now, when?
The Wild are the only team in the four major pro men's sports to make the postseason eight times in 10 years ... and lose each time.
Startribune News Apr 17, 2026
Timberwolves guard Mike Conley is a man of 1,000 handshakes. Well, close.
NBA veteran Mike Conley has a personal greeting for teammates, friends and staffers that requires a lot of muscle memory.
Startribune News Apr 17, 2026
Wild-Stars matchup: Two of the NHL’s best teams meet in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs
The best-of-seven series begins Saturday in Dallas, and both teams have a few questions heading into the postseason.
Startribune News Apr 17, 2026
Gophers gymnastics advances to NCAA final for first time in program history; Brooklyn Rowray wins national title on beam
The 13th-ranked Gophers rallied to finish second in their semifinal, booking a trip to the Four on the Floor with Oklahoma, LSU and Florida.
Startribune News Apr 16, 2026
Neal: Wild winger Vladimir Tarasenko has two Stanley Cup championships and now seeks a third
The NHL veteran says his team needs to "trust the process" as it begins play in Dallas on Saturday.
Startribune News Apr 16, 2026
RandBall: Who should start Game 1 in goal for the Wild? The answer is obvious.
Filip Gustavsson or Jesper Wallstedt? We'll find out soon enough.
Startribune News Apr 16, 2026