DETROIT — The Twins knew they were up against a tall task with Tigers ace Tarik Skubal on the mound on Friday. That challenge got even more daunting in the third inning when star shortstop Carlos Correa checked his swing … Continued
As a light-hitting, defense-first catcher at Burnsville High School and then North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) with no legitimate aspirations for playing professionally, Shawn Schlechter had a lot of work to do to qualify for his current position — … Continued
The Gophers football program has routinely missed out on the top in-state recruit, but the opposite has happened twice now. Robbinsdale Cooper linebacker Emmanuel Karmo, the top-rated local prospect for the 2025 class, committed to Minnesota on Friday. Esko, Minn., … Continued
Out of the playoff race, the Wild are officially looking ahead over their last four regular-season games. Forward Liam Ohgren was set to make his NHL debut in Friday’s late start at Vegas, and rookie Jesper Wallstedt is scheduled to … Continued
Are you ready for Earth Day? St. Paul is. The city’s parks and public works departments and local organizations are gearing up to host the 38th annual Citywide Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 20 — Earth Day. It’s a chance … Continued
Charges have been dismissed against a St. Paul man who was accused of trying to kill his ex-wife by pouring liquid nicotine on her during a custody visit with their two children at a Roseville park. Thorbjorn Vadnis Koyen MacBain, … Continued