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Timberwolves fans celebrate at the end of Game 7 on Sunday in Denver.

Wolves in Western Conference Finals: Here's the schedule, more info

Make your plans, Minnesota:
Canterbury Park results for Saturday, May 18

Canterbury Park results for Saturday, May 18

Results and payouts from Saturday in Shakopee.

Saturday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro.
Gophers coach John Anderson hugs his brother Mike at his retirement ceremony last weekend at Siebert Field.

Gophers baseball team wins in final game for retiring coach John Anderson

John Anderson leaves the Gophers program after 43 seasons and 1,390 career victories.

Man dies after shooting at Green Line station in St. Paul

Metro Transit police were investigating and searching for suspects.

Friday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro.
Retiring Gophers baseball coach John Anderson.

Gophers baseball misses out on Big Ten tournament

The Gophers beat Northwestern, but Penn State clinched the final spot in the eight-team conference tournament with two victories.
Wolves centers Naz Reid (11) and Rudy Gobert (27) keep Nuggets center Nikola Jokic sandwiched in the first half of Game 6 at Target Center on Thursday

When is Game 7 between the Timberwolves and Nuggets?

The game will be Sunday night after the Knicks lost to the Pacers on Friday night.
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Live: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets in Game 7. Follow it with Gameview.

Tied at three games apiece, the Timberwolves and Nuggets battle for a berth in the Western Conference finals. Follow the play-by-play and in-game boxscore here.
Fans walk in front of Progressive Field before the Cleveland Guardians play the Seattle Mariners in a baseball game, Friday, April 7, 2023, in Clevela

Live: Twins and Guardians finish their series. Follow it with Gameview.

The series concludes before the Twins fly to Washington, D.C. to three games with the Nationals.
Minnesota United fan Tom Kremer of Minneapolis made sure Prince was represented at Saturday's home opener against New York City at Allianz Field. "He

Live: Minnesota United is host to Portland. Follow it on Gameview.

The Loons play their second game this week. Tap here for play-by-play, goal updates and scores from around MLS.
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber, center, heads to the dugout after he was pulled in the seventh inning of a baseball game against th

Live: Twins vs. Guardians. Follow it on Gameview

The Twins and Guardians meet at Progressive Field. Tap here for play-by-play, the in-game boxscore and score updates from around baseball.
Over 15,000 fans filled the Target Center to watch game one of the WNBA Finals. The Minnesota Lynx beat the Atlanta Dream 88-74 to take a one game lea

Live: Lynx home opener vs. Storm. Follow it on Gameview

The Lynx and Storm have a rematch of their season-opener in Seattle. Tap here for play-by-play, in-game boxscore and WNBA updates.
Cleveland Indians' Jose Ramirez hits a three run home run off Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dane Dunning during the first inning of a baseball ga

Live: Twins vs. Guardians. Follow the action with Gameview

The Twins and first-place Guardians open a three-game series. Tap here for play-by-play, the in-game boxscore and updates from around MLB.

Minnesota sports TV tonight: 3 big games aren't in the usual places

It's a high-profile night for Minnesota sports. But you won't find the games in their usual spaces. So here's a look at how to find them on TV and the web.
Shade Tree Construction carpenters worked on a townhouse in Mounds View in November 2018.

How you can help

The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
New Brighton

Home listings: What $425,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area

What you get for the money in New Brighton, St. Paul and Scandia.
Luke Newton plays Colin Bridgerton and Nicola Coughlan is Penelope Featherington in "Bridgerton."

TV shows to watch: 'Bridgerton' features sex, lies and covers of Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift

Also catch 'The 1% Club,' a high-stakes adventure in New Zealand and the story of 'Lolla.'
Anthony Edwards (5) and Mike Conley (10) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference Semi-finals at Target Center in Min

Follow Gameview as the Wolves and Nuggets battle in Game 6

Can the Wolves force a decisive Game 7 in Denver? Tap here for the play-by-play all night from the Western Conference semifinals.
Minnesota Vikings fans celebrate after Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) scores a touchdown in the first quarter.

Vikings 2024 NFL schedule

The Vikings' 2024 schedule includes a game in London, four December home games and only two games in prime time.
Four white-faced ibis in flight.

Tips for planning your own birding trip

Identify your target birds to help identify your route.
The Wild restructured the front office a bit on Wednesday after failing to make the playoffs last season.

Wild shuffle front office with three new assistant general managers

Mat Sells, Michael Murray, Chris Kelleher will assist POHO Bill Guerin next season, with Matt Hendricks as the new Iowa GM.

Tuesday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro area.
Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves before Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference Semi-finals at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on S

Follow Gameview for live stats as Wolves, Nuggets battle in Game 5

Tap here for the play-by-play from Denver as the Timberwolves and Nuggets play a critical Game 5 late on Tuesday night.
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve, center, watches play during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream, Friday, Sept.

Live at 9 p.m.: Lynx open WNBA season in Seattle, follow on Gameview

Tap here to follow the play-by-play as the Lynx open the season against the Storm, plus get scores and stats from around the WNBA.
Vikings defensive tackle James Lynch (92) sacked Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) in the first quarter, Sunday, October 17, 2021 in Charlotte.

Vikings bring back defensive lineman Lynch

James Lynch, a 2020 fourth-round pick by the Vikings who missed last season because of a knee injury, re-signed with the team as a free agent.
Minnesota Twins pitcher Chris Paddack (20) pitches against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minn. The Twins won 6-3.   ]

Live: Twins face Yankees at Target Field, follow on Gameview

Chris Paddack takes the mound for the Twins to open the series. Tap here for pitch-by-pitch updates and to get scores and stats from around MLB.
Mason Nadolney got his second COVID-19 vaccine shot during a mobile vaccine event at Chanhassen High School in July.

What to know about the latest COVID variants, Minnesota testing, vaccines

Expert advice on masking, testing, vaccines and boosters is evolving along with coronavirus variants. Here's the latest from Minnesota and the CDC.
The Decemberists play the Palace Theatre in St. Paul on Sunday.

Critics' picks: The 16 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.

Monday's prep sports results

Tap here for high school sports scores from around Minnesota on Monday, including the state badminton tournament.
Fans arrived for Game 3 of the playoff series at Target Center.

Game 6 Wolves-Nuggets tickets on sale today

The Timberwolves announced that a limited number of tickets for Thursday night's game at Target Center are being released.
Toronto goaltender Kristen Campbell, center, makes a save as Minnesota's Claire Butorac battles with Toronto's Allie Munroe during the third period Fr

Season ends tonight if PWHL Minnesota doesn't snap ugly streaks

The team hasn't scored a goal in two playoff games, has a seven-game losing streak and will be eliminated if it doesn't beat Toronto in tonight's Game 3.
The Gophers' Abigail Schaaffe in 2022. Schaaffe ran the final leg of the Gophers' winning 4x400 relay team at the Big Ten outdoor track and field cham

Gophers women's track and field wins Big Ten outdoor championship

With a big final day of competition, the Gophers won the conference title for the fourth time overall and first since 2018.
Wolves center Rudy Gobert reacts after being called for a foul in the fourth quarter by referee Scott Foster on Sunday night at Target Center.

Gobert again makes money gesture at same official after foul call

For the second time this season, Rudy Gobert gestured at official Scott Foster after a call the Wolves center didn't like. Will this one result in another hefty fine?
Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Michael Porter Jr (1) of the Denver Nuggets during Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference Semi-finals

Follow Gameview as Wolves, Nuggets jostle for control of the series

Tap here for the play-by-play from Target Center as the Timberwolves look to go up 3-1 in the Western Conference semifinals.
Amijah is Minnesota's Waiting Child for May.

Minnesota's Waiting Child: Amijah is determined to succeed

The bubbly teen is also very creative.

Saturday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro.

Gophers track and field adds two more champions at Big Ten outdoor meet

Zoie Dundon won the 3,000-meter steeplechase and Charles Godfred won the long jump in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Duluth man on camping trip found dead in BWCA lake near capsized canoe

Canoeists found the man in Lake Agnes.
Greta Callahan, left, led a union rally earlier in the year outside Minneapolis Public Schools headquarters.

Minneapolis teachers, support staff ratify two-year contracts with significant pay increases

The contracts now go to the school board for final approval.

Friday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro.
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober looks to the scoreboard after giving up a three-run home run to Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez during

Live at 12:30 p.m. Sunday: Twins vs. Toronto, follow on Gameview

The Twins and Blue Jays play the series finale in Toronto. Tap here for pitch-by-pitch updates and to get live scores and stats from around MLB.
Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers gestures to the crowd after hitting a home run off Mariners starter Logan Gilbert during the second inning Thursday at Targ

Live at 2 p.m. Saturday: Twins at Toronto, follow on Gameview

Simeon Woods Richardson is slated to start for the Twins this afternoon. Tap here for pitch-by-pitch updates and live stats and scores from around MLB.
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Live at 8:30 p.m.: Wolves, Nuggets in Game 3. Follow on Gameview.

After taking the first two games in Denver, the Wolves look to put a stranglehold on the Western Conference semifinals. Tap here to follow the play-by-play.
Twins first baseman Carlos Santana avoids an inside pitch Thursday during his team's victory over Seattle at Target Field.





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Live at 6 p.m.: Twins on the road to face Toronto, follow on Gameview

After a stellar homestand, the Twins face the Blue Jays. Tap here for pitch-by-pitch updates and to get scores and stats from around Major League Baseball.
Mayim Bialik and Jim Parsons reprise their roles of Sheldon Cooper and Amy Farrah Fowler in the series finale of "Young Sheldon" on CBS.

TV shows to watch: 'Big Bang' actors give 'Young Sheldon' a fitting send-off

Also catch "Blue Bloods" and the 10th anniversary special of Jimmy Fallon's "Tonight Show."
Dentist examining patient teeth with a mouth mirror and dental excavator. Close-up view on the woman's face

How you can help

The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
Blaine

Home listings: What $385,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area

What you get for the money in Blaine, Minneapolis and Oakdale.
A bowl of salmon pasta has bright flavors with zucchini noodles, snap peas and lemon cream sauce.

Sunday supper: Salmon With Spaghetti and Lemon Cream Sauce

Zucchini noodles are the secret to making this pasta lighter and brighter.

Thursday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro.
Gophers coach Piper Ritter.

Gophers softball falls to Nebraska 11-2 in Big Ten tournament quarterfinals

The Gophers might miss out on making their 11th consecutive NCAA tournament with the loss.
Nikola Jokic (25) of the Denver Nuggets is defended by Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9), Naz Reid (11), and Karl Anthony Towns (32) of the Timberwolves in

Get ready for Game 3: Nuggets have three key players on injury report

The healthy Wolves have everything going their way as they enter Friday's game at Target Center.
Toronto goaltender Kristen Campbell (50) keeps an eye on the play as Toronto's Kali Flanagan (6) defends against Minnesota's Grace Zumwinkle (13) duri

PWHL Minnesota looking to pull even, stop slide in Game 2 at Toronto

Minnesota was shut out in Game 1 on Wednesday and hasn't won a game since March 24.
Minnesota Twins second base Edouard Julien (47) runs to catch a single at the game against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in Minneapol

Live: Twins and Mariners play series finale, follow on Gameview

Pablo López takes the mound as the Twins try and win three of four against Seattle. Tap here for pitch-by-pitch updates and to get scores and stats from around Major League Baseball.

Wednesday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro area.
Minnesota Twins first baseman Carlos Santana (30) and out fielder Manuel Margot (13) joke with each other before the start of the 8th inning against t

Live: Twins, Mariners back in action. Follow on Gameview.

The Twins and Mariners are in action at Target Field for the third game of their four-game series. Tap here to follow the play-by-play and get updates from around MLB.

Tuesday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro.
Minnesota Twins pitcher Bailey Ober (17) starts the game off against Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene (31) in the first inning.

The Minnesota T

Live at 6:40 p.m.: Twins face Mariners, follow on Gameview

Bailey Ober is on the mound as the Twins face Seattle at Target Field. Tap here for pitch-by-pitch updates and to get scores and stats from around Major League Baseball.
The aurora borealis could be seen on the North horizon in the night sky over Wolf Lake in the Cloquet State Forrest around midnight on Saturday mornin

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Trey Anastasio performs at the Palace Theatre on Friday.

Critics' picks: The 15 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.

Monday's prep sports results

Tap here for high school scores from around Minnesota.
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic still had 32 points and eight rebounds in Game 1 Saturday, but the defense of Rudy Gobert, along with Karl-Anthony Towns a

Get ready for Game 2 tonight: Can Wolves win vs. desperate Denver?

Preview: Keeping Karl-Anthony Towns out of foul trouble and limiting the Nuggets from three-point range will be vital for the Timberwolves tonight.
Fans reach for the home run ball hit by Minnesota Twins' Ryan Jeffers against the Boston Red Sox in the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 5,

Live: Twins vs. Mariners. Follow the play-by-play on Gameview

The Twins open a four-game series and hope to start a new winning streak. Tap here for play-by-play, the in-game boxscore and updates from around MLB.
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Live: Wolves vs. Nuggets. Follow Game 2 of the playoffs on Gameview.

Will the Timberwolves take a 2-0 series lead in Denver? Tap here for play-by-play and the in-game boxscore.
Home runs by Perry, Berkland power Gophers over Nebraska

Home runs by Perry, Berkland power Gophers over Nebraska

Kyle Remington pitched 3⅓ innings of shutout relief with five strikeouts to save the victory. Gophers starter Tucker Novotny allowed two runs and five hits in 5⅓ innings.
Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (27) celebrates hitting a homerun while rounding the bases in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Minnesota Twins

Live: Twins look to sweep Red Sox, keep streaking. Follow on Gameview.

The Twins go for No. 13 at Target Field. Tap here for pitch-by-pitch updates and to get updates from around Major League Baseball.
Broccolini and Asparagus White Lasagna is a popular recipe from the London-based restaurant Mildreds.

Sunday supper: Broccolini and Asparagus White Lasagna

The recipe is among the most popular at the London-based restaurant Mildreds.

Arena Football League returns to Target Center as Myth make debut

The indoor football league previously played at the arena in 1996.

Saturday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro.

Carver County deputies shoot man armed with knife outside Chanhassen home

The suspect's condition was unknown as of Saturday evening, authorities said.
Fireworks are seen on the main stage as Wrestlemania XXX begins at the Mercedes-Benz Super Dome in New Orleans on Sunday, April 6, 2014. (Jonathan Bac

Minneapolis loses bid for WWE's 2025 WrestleMania to Las Vegas

The event last month drew more than 145,000 fans in Philadelphia.
Members of the Minnesota Twins celebrate a 5-2 victory against the Boston Red Sox at Target Field on Friday.

Live: Twins go for 12 straight vs. Red Sox. Follow on Gameview.

Can the Twins keep their winning streak going? Tap here to follow the play-by-play from Target Field on Gameview.
Minnesota United striker Tani Oluwaseyi, center, gets a high-five from  right wingback DJ Taylor after Oluwaseyi scored against Sporting Kansas City o

Live: Minnesota United at Atlanta United, follow on Gameview

The Loons look for some rare success against Atlanta. Tap here for live updates and scores from around MLS on Gameview.

Friday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro.