Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Wild skate past Kraken 5-2 as Marcus Johansson scores his 200th career goal
The Wild are tuning up for a playoff series against Dallas but also hope to gain home-ice advantage in the first round.
Startribune News Apr 07, 2026
Timberwolves clinch playoff berth after bouncing past Pacers 124-104
Ayo Dosunmu led the way with 24 points for the Wolves, who clinched a top-six spot in the West later on when Phoenix lost.
Startribune News Apr 07, 2026
Minnetonka quarterback Caden Gutzmer commits to North Dakota
North Dakota football lands the No. 2 quarterback in Minnesota's Class of 2027.
Startribune News Apr 07, 2026
Venue for 2027 MSHSL girls basketball state tournament hits logistical hurdles
The U of M reserved Williams Arena for two rounds of the 2027 NCAA women's tournament, the same week of the girls basketball state tourney.
Startribune News Apr 07, 2026
Scoggins: As Timberwolves approach playoffs, there are a lot of ‘ifs’
The health of Anthony Edwards, Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels is the chief concern with the regular season in its final week.
Startribune News Apr 07, 2026
Live: Alanna Smith becomes latest Lynx departure in WNBA free agency
The Lynx have already lost Natisha Hiedeman and Jessica Shepard as well, leaving them without five of their top nine rotation players from 2025.
Startribune News Apr 07, 2026
Gophers men’s hockey coach Brett Larson adds Ben Gordon, Cory Laylin, Paul Martin and Matt Cullen to staff
Familiar names will help guide the rebuilding program next season, with Cullen named director of player development.
Startribune News Apr 07, 2026
Neal: Big Ten completes NCAA basketball sweep, and that should benefit Gophers
The University of Minnesota might be playing catch-up to the conference schools with more money, but being in the Big Ten has lots of benefits.
Startribune News Apr 07, 2026
Transfer portal tracker: Gophers basketball programs look to round out their rosters
Minnesota's men's and women's basketball teams return core players but will look to address additional positional needs and depth via the portal.
Startribune News Apr 07, 2026
RandBall: After another Angel Reese trade, maybe Lynx had it right all along?
The 2024 draft has been a sore subject for some Lynx fans. But now it feels like a boon.
Startribune News Apr 07, 2026