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Minnesota guard Amaya Battle, center, celebrates after her winning basket against Mississippi during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

NCAA Tournament: Last-second jumper gives Minnesota a 65-63 win over Mississippi to advance to the Sweet 16

March 22, 2026 at 4:27 p.m.

Amaya Battle hit a tiebreaking jump shot with 0.7 seconds left, lifting Minnesota past Mississippi 65-63 to reach the Sweet 16 for the first time in 21 years.

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray throws a pass against the Titans on Oct. 5, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Rick Scuteri/AP file)

QB Kyler Murray signs with Minnesota Vikings — a day after 2019 No. 1 pick was cut by Arizona Cardinals

March 12, 2026 at 6:19 p.m.

The Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Kyler Murray on Thursday after focusing their latest search on the No. 1 pick from the 2019 NFL draft who was just released by the...

Gigi Marvin, of Warroad, Minn., waves as she is introduced as a member of the 2010 U.S. Olympic Women's Ice Hockey Team in Bloomington, Minn., on Dec. 17, 2009. (Bruce Bisping/Star Tribune via AP)

US Olympic hockey history has been given an outsized boost from a tiny, proud Minnesota town

February 6, 2026 at 6:25 a.m.

There’s a reason Warroad has branded itself as Hockeytown USA, even though the title originated in Detroit.

Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah watches his team prepare for a preseason game against the Patriots on Aug. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings fire GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah — who received a contract extension last year

January 30, 2026 at 2:07 p.m.

The Minnesota Vikings finished 9-8 this season and missed the playoffs for a second time in GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s four years.

Fans hold signs to protest the presence of federal agents in Minneapolis prior to the start of the third quarter of the Timberwolves-Warriors game at Target Center on Jan. 25, 2026 in Minneapolis(Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Timberwolves and Warriors return to play in ‘bizarre, sad’ game with grieving Minneapolis on their minds

January 26, 2026 at 7:26 a.m.

The Minnesota Timberwolves returned to the court after the postponement of their game against the Golden State Warriors the day before, the focus clearly distracted by a community in crisis.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates in front of Green Bay Packers safety Evan Williams (33) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Minnesota Vikings cruise past the Green Bay Packers 16-3 as QB J.J. McCarthy exits again with an injury

January 4, 2026 at 6:26 p.m.

The Minnesota Vikings finished a frustrating season by beating the resting Green Bay Packers 16-3.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy stands on the sideline before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings’ QB J.J. McCarthy returns to practice, could play against the Green Bay Packers

December 31, 2025 at 5:22 p.m.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has returned to practice with his injured throwing hand improving enough to give him an opportunity to play the final game of the season.

Vikings safety Theo Jackson sacks Lions quarterback Jared Goff in the third quarter Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. (John Autey/St. Paul Pioneer Press)

Minnesota Vikings force 6 turnovers to eliminate Detroit Lions — and put Green Bay Packers in playoffs

December 25, 2025 at 8:04 p.m.

With the third straight loss for the Detroit Lions, the Green Bay Packers clinched at least a wild-card spot and still could catch the Chicago Bears for the NFC North...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) reacts after running back Jordan Mason, foreground left, scored a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

J.J. McCarthy throws career-high 3 TDs as Minnesota Vikings rebound with 31-0 win

December 7, 2025 at 5:13 p.m.

J.J. McCarthy threw a career-high three touchdown passes in his first turnover-free game, returning from his latest injury absence in prime form for the Minnesota Vikings in a 31-0 victory

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson reacts after missing a pass on fourth down against the Ravens on Nov. 9, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Abbie Parr/AP)

Justin Jefferson strives to get back in ‘savage mode’ to give lagging Minnesota Vikings offense a boost

November 15, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Over the first half of the season, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson hasn’t been the same high-impact player than in years past.

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