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At 69, Hermantown's Koppy chasing record for trail run of 310 miles
Michael Koppy intends to cover 310 miles in fewer than four days, from the north end of the Superior Hiking Trail at the Canadian border down to the southern terminus at the Wisconsin border near Jay Cooke State Park.
Outdoors
Some regard nature's pharmacy as valuable help if needed in a backcountry emergency
Nature's pharmacy is worth turning to if needed in a backcountry emergency.
Vikings
Podcast: The NFL's hurdles to return and your Vikings questions
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the difficulties for the NFL returning to facilities and eventually to play. They also take your Vikings questions -- including what would a potential Dalvin Cook extension look like? -- and discuss Mike Zimmer's base of operations during quarantine.
Twins
At least 10 MLB teams pledge more stipends to minor leaguers
At least 10 major league franchises have informed minor leaguers they will continue to provide allowances after the May 31 expiration of Major League Baseball's policy guarantying those players $400 per week.
Gophers
Chris Dufresne, heralded college football writer, dies at 62
Chris Dufresne, an award-winning former sports writer for the Los Angeles Times, has died. He was 62.
