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Wild’s Other Swedish Goalie Set for Return to Play
Jesper Wallstedt has held down the net for the Minnesota Wild all season, but some help could be on the way soon as Filip Gustavsson works his way back.
Minnesota Vikings Elevate Two from Practice Squad
With TJ Hockenson ruled out against the Packers, the Minnesota Vikings are turning to their practice squad for more Week 10 depth.
Official: Brock Faber Returns to MN Wild Blue Line
The Minnesota Wild have climbed to the top of the West without him, and Saturday brought the news Brock Faber has been waiting on since September.
Revealed: 49ers Asking Price for Mac Jones That Ended Talks with Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings called the 49ers on Mac Jones while shopping for QBs at the trade deadline. Now we know what they were asking.
Minnesota High School Football State Tournament Quarterfinal Results, Semifinal Matchups
The 2026 Minnesota high school football state tournament kicks off with quarterfinals this weekend, sending winners to U.S. Bank Stadium for semifinals on Nov. 19‑21. In 9‑Player play, Kittson County Central (47‑18) and Border West (28‑6) advance, while Cromwell‑Wright Area (24‑20) and Hills‑Beaver Creek (35‑7) also move on. Class A sees Upsala/Swanville (28‑25) and Breckenridge (57‑20) among the victors. Class AA features Hawley (36‑6) and Caledonia (63‑12). Class AAA advances Pierz (44‑7) and St. Croix Lutheran (35‑30). In Class AAAA, Orono (56‑20) and Willmar (49‑35) win, and Class AAAAAA crowns Champlin Park (41‑8) and Rosemount (28‑6). Semifinal matchups are set for each class from Nov. 19 to 21 at the stadium.
Vikings Plan to Play Scratched Rookie “a Ton” vs Packers
The Minnesota Vikings left their first-round pick out of the lineup in Week 9. KOC says there's a different plan for Caleb Banks in Week 10.
Gophers’ Flight to Penn State Grounded, Now What?
Friday's trip didn't go as planned for the Minnesota Gophers, who have a rivalry trophy on the line this weekend at Penn State.
Don’t Laugh. MN Twins Remain Committed to Spending…
The Minnesota Twins have a message for agents this winter, and it has a lot to do with how they plan to approach MLB Free Agency.
Surprise Additions to Vikings’ Week 10 Injury Report
The Minnesota Vikings got some players back on the field Friday, but their final injury report still carries a tough blow involving TJ Hockenson.
MN Twins Outfielder Going Under the Knife
The GM Meetings brought news on a Minnesota Twins outfielder, and it could complicate the offseason for Trevor Larnach.
Minnesota Wild Already a Playoff Lock?
The Minnesota Wild's red-hot start to the 2026-27 season has caught the eye of projection models and sportsbooks alike.
Report: Vikings HC Probably Safe, Flores Likely Staying Too
Tony Pauline asked four longtime league sources about the futures of Minnesota Vikings DC Brian Flores and HC Kevin O'Connell.
Cousins on Track to Start; Vikings Superstar Very Happy
Kirk Cousins is back at Minnesota Vikings practice and expected to start Week 10 and nobody is happier about it than his favorite target, Justin Jefferson.
MN Wild Win Again but Lose Top Center Again Too
The Minnesota Wild kept their road winning streak alive in Toronto Thursday night, but the win didn't come without another injury scare for Joel Eriksson Ek.
MN Vikings Week 10 Injury Report Still Pretty Full
The Minnesota Vikings are preparing for the Green Bay Packers, but they may be without several key players at Lambeau Field, including TJ Hockenson.
New Vikings GM Not a Fan of Caleb Banks?
The Minnesota Vikings sat their first-round pick against Buffalo, and Darren Wolfson has a theory about where Nolan Teasley stands on Caleb Banks.
After Stunning No. 1 Moorhead, Prior Lake Seeks Another Minnesota Football Upset
After a shocking 19-14 win over top‑ranked, undefeated Moorhead, the Prior Lake Lakers (6-4) chase another upset in Thursday’s Class 6A state quarterfinal at Maple Grove HS. The Lakers, who rebounded from an 0‑4 start to string together six straight victories, face Rosemount (7-3) in a rematch of their 15-14 September loss. A 6 p.m. kickoff could send Prior Lake to the semifinals at U.S. Bank Stadium on Nov. 20, extending one of Minnesota’s most dramatic playoff turnarounds.
Report: MN Vikings’ Green Dot LB Likely Out vs Packers
The Minnesota Vikings are getting ready for a big test against the Packers. Unfortunately, the latest injury update on Blake Cashman isn't great.
Vikings Were Probably Changing QBs This Week No Matter What
The Minnesota Vikings landed Kirk Cousins before the trade deadline, but Tom Pelissero says a change to Max Brosmer was likely coming either way.
Traded Timberwolf Facing Same Fate w/New Team?
The Minnesota Timberwolves traded away fan favorite Naz Reid this offseason and now it sounds like he could be on his way out in Charlotte too.
Top Minnesota High School Boys Basketball Player Signs With UConn
Maple Grove senior center Jack Thelen, a 4‑star, 7‑foot‑1, 240‑lb recruit, signs with the UConn Huskies on Nov. 6, 2026, after decommitting from Wisconsin. Thelen chose UConn for its track record with big men like Donovan Clingan, noting the program’s pedigree. He posted 8.5 points and 6.7 rebounds on 57% shooting in 3SSB play and boasts an 82% free‑throw rate. Thelen, who averaged 13.5 points and 9 rebounds as a junior, joins fellow Minnesota top‑prospect Baboucarr Ann at Wisconsin, while the state’s No. 3 recruit Ty Schlagel heads to Nebraska. UConn adds another elite interior talent to its roster.
Top Minnesota High School Boys Basketball Player Signs With UConn
Maple Grove senior center Jack Thelen, a 7‑foot‑1, 4‑star recruit, signed with the UConn Huskies on Nov. 6, 2026, choosing the program after decommitting from Wisconsin. Thelen, who posted 8.5 points, 6.7 rebounds on 57% shooting in AAU play and averaged 13.5 points and 9 rebounds as a junior, praised UConn’s history with big men like Donovan Clingan. He joins fellow Minnesota top‑prospect Baboucarr Ann, who signed with Wisconsin, while the state’s No. 3 recruit Ty Schlagel heads to Nebraska.
Traded MN Twins Pitcher Wins Reliever of the Year
The Minnesota Twins sent a hometown arm to Toronto at the 2025 trade deadline, and Louis Varland just capped a breakout season with some new hardware.
Twins’ Star Catcher Plans to Decline QO; Now What?
The Minnesota Twins made the first move of their offseason, and now it looks like catcher Ryan Jeffers has an answer.
MN Vikings Make Two Practice Squad Additions
The Minnesota Vikings stayed busy on Wednesday, adding running back Damon Bankston and linebacker Josh Ross to the practice squad.