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OMG! Teens can win big in ‘Don’t Text and Drive’ TV commercial challenge

By Bruce Olson, Sports Editor

Thu Oct 22, 2009, 07:37 PM CDT

In a 2008 DPS teen driving survey, respondents said texting was their biggest distraction while driving. Since August 2008, texting, emailing, composing messages and web browsing has been illegal for drivers of all ages with fines up to $300.

Education leaders kick-off Race to the Top effort with regional meetings to gather public input

Thu Oct 22, 2009, 06:42 PM CDT

Minnesota well-positioned to receive federal funding due to recent education reforms

Minnesota records three new deaths associated with H1N1 novel Influenza

By Staff reports

Mon Oct 05, 2009, 11:54 AM CDT

Health officials say deaths serve as a reminder of need for vigilance

All died within the last two weeks and all had underlying health conditions. These cases bring the total of deaths related to the H1N1 outbreak to six, since last April.

Randall McDaniel enters HOF, finally truly stands out

By Josh Weir

Sat Aug 08, 2009, 09:22 PM CDT

Randall McDaniel took the podium, and the crowd inside Fawcett Stadium went silent. After a few seconds, he finally mustered something from his mouth. “Wow.” It’s no surprise that McDaniel, he of the 202 consecutive starts and 12 straight Pro Bowls, was uneasy in the Pro Football Hall of Fame spotlight.

HOF Class of 2009: Randall McDaniel

By Mike Popovich

Fri Aug 07, 2009, 11:00 AM CDT

Pro Football Hall of Famer Randall McDaniel used speed, strength and tenacity to become one of the best offensive guards ever.

Big Ten tournament capsules

By John Supinie

Wed Mar 11, 2009, 05:30 PM CDT

Big Ten tournament capsules

Big Ten tournament is make-or-break time for NCAA dreamers

By John Supinie

Wed Mar 11, 2009, 05:29 PM CDT

Never mind that Michigan State pulled away and won the Big Ten Conference regular-season title by four games after dominating on the road. The last two months could mean little when it comes to the next four days.

Investigation continues in murder of Minnesota man

By John Ford

Fri Aug 01, 2008, 02:56 PM CDT

An investigation continues as to who killed a Laotian man from Minnesota whose skeletal remains were found earlier this year in an eastern Newton County field.

Skeletal remains found in Mo. ID'd as those of Minn. man

By John Ford

Tue May 13, 2008, 04:08 PM CDT

Skeletal remains found in an eastern Newton County, Mo., field May 6 have been identified as those of Ger Lee, 40, of St. Paul, Minn.

Three injured in tour bus accident

By Buzz Ball

Thu May 08, 2008, 12:48 PM CDT

A tour bus from St. Paul, Minn., carrying 19 tourists ran off the road about 10 a.m. today, injuring three people.

Big Ten Tournament capsules

By John Supinie

Tue Mar 11, 2008, 11:57 AM CDT

Big Ten Tournament preview capsules on all 11 teams.

Missouri baseball player assesses future after being released by Twins

By Cody Thorn

Wed Dec 26, 2007, 02:07 PM CST

For the first time in his adult life Danny Powers spent Christmas not knowing who he will be playing baseball for, or, if he even will.

Jim Fenton: It’s 2003-04 all over again for Kevin Garnett

By Jim Fenton

Tue Dec 11, 2007, 04:22 PM CST

The high point of his career was the 2003-04 season when the Minnesota Timberwolves fell two wins short of going to the NBA Finals. Kevin Garnett, surrounded by veterans Sam Cassell and Latrell Sprewell, was the league's most valuable player and led the franchise to places it had never been.

Lenny Megliola: Minnesota fans can't win

By Lenny Megliola

Thu Nov 15, 2007, 03:58 PM CST

On Wednesday night, the Celtics ripped the Nets to move to 7-0. The same night, the Timbervolves beat the Sacramento Kings. It was Minnesota’s first win of the season. You know where this is going.

Big Ten basketball preview

Tue Nov 06, 2007, 12:02 AM CST

EDITORS: Embargo until Nov. 8.

Packaged stories focusing on the Illinois men's and women's basketball teams, including preview stories, rosters, capsules and more.

Illini bowl over Minnesota, 44-17

By John Supinie

Sat Nov 03, 2007, 11:44 PM CDT

Updated version with quotes and detail. Will stand.

Illinois vs. Minnesota preview capsule

By John Supinie

Fri Nov 02, 2007, 05:39 PM CDT

A look at Illinois (6-3, 3-2) vs. Minnesota (1-8, 0-5)

Illinois grad leads Minnesota against Illini

By John Supinie

Wed Oct 31, 2007, 05:13 PM CDT

Minnesota vs. Illinois football game preview.

Minnesota record-setter gives verbal commitment to play at Iowa

By Jason Ivanitz

Tue Oct 16, 2007, 04:03 PM CDT

When high schoolers visit colleges their junior and senior years, there's always that one college that feels right. For Kamille Wahlin, that feeling came when she visited the University of Iowa last weekend, and before she left on Sunday, she verbally committed to the Hawkeye women's basketball program.

Adrian Peterson, meet Adrian Peterson

By Reed Schreck

Thu Oct 11, 2007, 09:34 PM CDT

Reporters were careful how they phrased the questions. They had to be, when asking Chicago Bears players for their thoughts on Adrian Peterson. Which Adrian Peterson? The Minnesota rookie running back or the Chicago veteran running back?