Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Analysis: Vikings need a center. They can learn something from Kirk Ferentz.
The longtime Iowa head coach understands how to develop top NFL offensive linemen and how draft experts can sell centers short.
Startribune News Apr 18, 2026
Quinn Hughes a ‘game changer’ for Wild team with lofty playoff aspirations
Improving the offense dramatically could be key to team making a playoff run for the first time in 11 years. Hughes is expected to play in Game 1 after an illness.
Startribune News Apr 18, 2026
Luke Keaschall has rough game offensively in Twins’ 2-1 loss to Reds
The Twins second baseman left seven runners stranded, and Eugenio Surez's two-run double held up to make a winner of Minnesota native Brandon Williamson.
Startribune News Apr 17, 2026
Anthony Edwards’ knee injury hovers over Timberwolves-Nuggets playoff series
The All-Star guard is expected to play and Jaden McDaniels said he's fine, while the Nuggets will be without Peyton Watson, and four other things to know about the first-round series ahead of Game 1 i...
Startribune News Apr 17, 2026
Lynx’s trio of returning All-Stars have high expectations for new WNBA season
Six of the Lynx's top nine players departed for new teams, but Napheesa Collier, Courtney Williams and Kayla McBride came back, hoping to stay on top.
Startribune News Apr 17, 2026
Rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt will get Game 1 start for Wild in Dallas
Coach John Hynes made the decision to start his hottest goalie over veteran Filip Gustavsson as the series opens Saturday.
Startribune News Apr 17, 2026
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