Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Takeaways: Timberwolves use strong third quarter to top Raptors 115-107 for fifth victory in a row
The Wolves played lockdown defense and got balanced scoring in an impressive performance that helped them climb into third place in the West.
Startribune News Mar 05, 2026
Michigan State men’s hockey hammers Gophers 7-1, clinches Big Ten regular-season title
The Gophers will play at Penn State in the conference tournament quarterfinals.
Startribune News Mar 05, 2026
Hopkins, Benilde-St. Margaret’s return to state tourney after winning Section 6 titles
In other games: Maple Grove won 4A's Section 5; Rochester Mayo won 4A's Section 1; Chanhassen won 4A's Section 2; and Duluth Marshall won 2A's Section 7.
Startribune News Mar 05, 2026
Michael McCarron looks to endear himself to Wild and their fans
The newly acquired forward has had his run-ins with the Wild in the past with Nashville, but that's all water under the bridge now.
Startribune News Mar 05, 2026
Bob Harlan, Packers president/CEO from 1989-2008, dies at 89
Bob Harlan, the Green Bay Packers president and CEO for nearly two decades as the franchise regained its status as a consistent winner, has died. He was 89.
Startribune News Mar 05, 2026
Wild acquire defenseman Jeff Petry in trade with Florida Panthers
The 38-year-old played in his 1,000th game earlier this season and is a pending unrestricted free agent.
Startribune News Mar 05, 2026
Free agency preview: If Aaron Jones Sr. is cut, who will the Vikings pair with Jordan Mason?
Aaron Jones Sr. is a leading candidate for release as the Vikings look to open up cap space, leaving Jordan Mason potentially the only running back on the roster as the league year opens.
Startribune News Mar 05, 2026
Reusse: No sports person has ever taken over the state of Minnesota like Lou Holtz
Notre Dame announced Wednesday, March 4, that the former Gophers football coach died at age 89.
Startribune News Mar 05, 2026
Meet Minnesota’s athletes at the 2026 Milan Cortina Paralympics
Team USA has 10 Paralympians with connections to Minnesota, the most of any state, competing in Italy beginning March 7.
Startribune News Mar 05, 2026
RandBall: Are the Wolves the team nobody wants to face in the playoffs?
It's a compliment, albeit a loaded one, to refer to a team that way. Michael Rand looks at why it might apply to the Wolves.
Startribune News Mar 05, 2026