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Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks sacks LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier on Nov. 16, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (John Raoux/AP)

NFL draft: Minnesota Vikings pick Florida DT Caleb Banks in 1st round despite recent surgery for broken foot

April 24, 2026 at 12:24 a.m.

The Minnesota Vikings selected Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks with the 18th pick in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night.

Red Sox left fielder Jarren Duran walks back to the dugout after striking out during the first inning against the Twins on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

MLB investigating Jarren Duran’s allegation that a Minnesota Twins fan told him to kill himself

April 15, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran discussed bouts with severe depression and a suicide attempt in a Netflix documentary series that debuted last year.

Blackhawks center Connor Bedard celebrates after scoring a goal during the second period against the Wild on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (Abbie Parr/AP)

Connor Bedard and Alex Vlasic help Chicago Blackhawks edge Minnesota Wild 2-1 to snap 19-game series skid

March 19, 2026 at 10:18 p.m.

The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 on Thursday night to snap the NHL’s longest active point streak for one team against another.

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Ilya Mikheyev (95) and Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber (7) reach for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Kirill Kaprizov’s shootout goal gives the Minnesota Wild a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks

January 27, 2026 at 10:34 p.m.

The Minnesota Wild came back from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Chicago Blackhawks for the 17th time in 18 games.

Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. drives to the basket against Ohio State's Zed Key in a quarterfinal of the Big Ten Tournament on March 15, 2024, in Minneapolis. (David Berding/Getty)

No. 2 seed Illinois edges Ohio State to reach the Big Ten Tournament semifinals, will face Nebraska on Saturday

March 16, 2024 at 8:09 p.m.

Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 28 points to help No. 13 Illinois overcome a 10-point second-half deficit and beat Ohio State 77-74 in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament on...

Iowa's Caitlin Clark shoots against Penn State's Leilani Kapinus (5) and Ali Brigham in a Big Ten quarterfinal on March 8, 2024, in Minneapolis.

Big Ten Tournament: Caitlin Clark sets NCAA record for 3s in a season in Iowa’s rout of Penn State

March 9, 2024 at 8:19 a.m.

Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA Division I record for 3-pointers in a season, finishing with 24 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to lead No. 4 Iowa past Penn State...

The Twins' Ehire Adrianza hits a three-run home run off White Sox pitcher Kelvin Herrera in the eighth inning Saturday May 25, 2019, in Minneapolis.

Jose Abreu provides the lone offense as White Sox get crushed 8-1 by the Twins

May 31, 2019 at 4:39 p.m.

Kyle Gibson knew he didn't have to do much to give his slugging teammates a chance to win Saturday, but the Twins starter went out and threw a gem anyway....

Purdue's David Blough tries to avoid the pressure applied by Minnesota's KiAnte Hardin during Saturday's game.

David Blough’s big day can’t save Purdue vs. Minnesota

June 9, 2018 at 4:41 a.m.

MINNEAPOLIS — Rodney Smith ran for 153 yards and three touchdowns and quarterback Mitch Leidner ran for 74 yards and two more scores Saturday as Minnesota defeated Purdue 44-31. Smith...

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