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With stars signed and coaches hired, newly founded women’s pro hockey league looks ahead to draft
Apr 5, 2023; Brampton, Ontario, CAN; USA forward Taylor Heise (27) skates the puck away from Japan forward Akane Shiga in the second period at CAA Center. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
football
Jalen Hurts runs for two TDs, throws for a score as Eagles hold off fumble-prone Vikings 34-28
Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift (0) runs the ball for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
football
Jalen Hurts, Eagles host Kirk Cousins, Vikings in prime time again in their home opener
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs against the New England Patriots during an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
football
Justin Jefferson selected top wide receiver by panel of football writers
FILE - Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a 17-yard touchdown pass ahead of New York Giants cornerback Jason Pinnock (27) during the second half of an NFL football game Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. Jefferson has exceeded high expectations.(AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
energy and resources
Canada’s Heliene planning new U.S. solar panel and cell factory
Heliene Inc. president Martin Pochtaruk is one of Canada’s leading renewable energy entrepreneurs, but he is CUT now opening a plant in the United States to rescue his eight-year-old solar panel manufacturing firm based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. His survival strategy – downsizing in Ontario, expanding in Minnesota – is emblematic of the doldrums in which the Canadian renewables sector finds itself, especially in Ontario.
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Glencore moves to take full control of PolyMet, developer of Minnesota copper-nickel mine
FILE - A former iron ore processing plant near Hoyt Lakes, Minn., that would become part of a proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine, is pictured on Feb. 10, 2016. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Tuesday, June 6, 2023, it has revoked a crucial federal permit for the proposed NewRange Copper Nickel mine, previously known as PolyMet, in northeastern Minnesota, saying the permit did not comply with the water quality standards set by a sovereign downstream tribe. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
world
Canadian wildfires are causing the worst air in the U.S. in cities like Chicago and Detroit
The Marriott Marquis, left, and the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, center, stand above The McCormick Place Convention Center in a veil of haze from Canadian wildfires obscuring the majestic Chicago skyline, as seen from the city's Bronzeville neighborhood Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
soccer
Positive injury news for TFC as fixture congestion eases
soccer
Minnesota United waives Canadian international defender Doneil Henry
Canada's Doneil Henry an injured defender who's with the team in a non-playing role walks during practice at the World Cup in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
world
Minnesota gets $60.5M in settlement with e-cigarette maker Juul, tobacco giant Altria
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison reaches out to shake Rep. Kaohly Vang Her's hand as they celebrate the $60.5 million settlement with Juul over marketing vaping to youth in St. Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. The state’s lawsuit was the first and still the only one of thousands of cases nationwide against the e-cigarette maker to reach trial. (Richard Tsong-Taatarii/Star Tribune via AP)
sports
Canadian Luiji Vilain comfortable, confident entering second season with Vikings
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Luiji Vilain jumps over Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
sports
Simon Becher scores winner as Vancouver Whitecaps edge Minnesota United 3-2
basketball
Timberwolves survive in overtime, beat Nuggets 114-108
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) shoots while defended by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
hockey
Zuccarello scores two, Wild beat Stars to take 2-1 series lead
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) celebrates with right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) after Zuccarello scored a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Friday, April 21, 2023, in St. Paul, Minn. The Wild won 5-1. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
basketball
NBA’s play-in tournament starts Tuesday, giving eight teams new life
TORONTO, ON - APRIL 09: Will Barton #1 of the Toronto Raptors drives to the net against Lindell Wigginton #28 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on April 9, 2023 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
sports
Maple Leafs sign Matthew Knies to entry-level contract
United States' Matthew Knies (89) celebrates his goal against Slovakia during first period IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship action in Red Deer, Alberta on Sunday, December 26, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
hockey
Gophers score four goals in third, advance past BU in Frozen Four
TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 06: Luke Mittelstadt #20 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers celebrates a goal in the third period during a semifinal of the 2023 Frozen Four against the Boston UniversityTerriers at Amalie Arena on April 06, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
sports
Simon Becher rallies Vancouver Whitecaps to 1-1 MLS draw with Minnesota United
Mar 25, 2023; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Vancouver Whitecaps defender Tristan Blackmon (6) in action against Minnesota United FC goalkeeper Clint Irwin (1) during the first half at Allianz Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports
soccer
Winless Whitecaps cautious ahead of matchup with undermanned Minnesota
LA Galaxy forward Dejan Joveljic, left, defends against Vancouver Whitecaps defender Ranko Veselinovic during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
sports
Fred VanVleet leads as Raptors rout Timberwolves 122-107
Minnesota Timberwolves centre Rudy Gobert (27) blocks a shot by Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl (19) during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto, Saturday, March 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
world
Derek Chauvin, who killed George Floyd, pleads guilty in tax case
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, serving time for the 2020 murder of George Floyd, appears via Zoom from a federal prison in Tucson, Ariz., on Friday, March 17, 2023. Chauvin pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting, failing to file tax returns to the state of Minnesota for the years 2016 and 2017. (Minnesota Judicial Branch via AP)
hockey
Toffoli scores shootout winner as Flames top Wild 1-0
Calgary Flames right wing Tyler Toffoli (73) celebrates with goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) after Toffoli scored the game winning goal in a shootout against the Minnesota Wild during an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
basketball
Memphis Grizzlies, other NBA teams speak out on Tyre Nichols’ death
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JANUARY 22: Head coach Taylor Jenkins of the Memphis Grizzlies listens to Ja Morant #12 during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on January 22, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Grizzlies 112-110. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
basketball
Russell scores 16 points in fourth, Wolves beat Raptors 128-126
Jan 19, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) reacts to a possession call during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
basketball
Four-time WNBA champion Maya Moore officially announces retirement
Minnesota Lynx's Maya Moore in action against the Seattle Storm in the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Sept. 10, 2013, in Seattle. Moore has officially decided to retire from playing basketball, making her announcement on “Good Morning America” on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
hockey
Jets suffer third straight loss, lose 4-1 to Wild
Minnesota Wild's Jared Spurgeon (46) celebrates his goal on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) with Sam Steel (13) and Ryan Hartman (38) during first period NHL action in Winnipeg on Tuesday December 27, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Greenslade
football
Vikings can clinch NFC North on road against surging Lions
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, left, celebrates with wide receiver Adam Thielen, right, after catching a 10-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
football
Kirk Cousins, Vikings overtake Patriots for 33-26 victory
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) celebrates with teammate wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) after catching a 15-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
hockey
Foligno scores twice as Wild rout Jets 6-1
ST PAUL, MN - NOVEMBER 23: Filip Gustavsson #32 of the Minnesota Wild makes a save against the Winnipeg Jets in the third period of the game at Xcel Energy Center on November 23, 2022 in St Paul, Minnesota. The Wild defeated the Jets 6-1. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
football
Vikings get critical Josh Allen turnovers, stun Bills in OT
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 13: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills fumbles the ball on his goal line late in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Highmark Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York. The Minnesota Vikings would recover the fumble for a touchdown. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)
football
Diggs’ trade to Bills paid off for Vikes, too, as teams meet
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 06: Stefon Diggs #14 of the Buffalo Bills makes a catch for a first down in the first quarter of a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on November 06, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
football
Vikings come back to beat Commanders for sixth consecutive win
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) waves his cap to fans as he walks off the field at the end an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Landover, Md. Vikings won 20-17. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
hockey
Wild snap Senators’ four-game win streak, hold on for 4-2 victory
Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg keeps his eye on the puck during second period NHL action against the Minnesota Wild, Thursday, October 27, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
hockey
Kaprizov’s OT goal gives Wild 4-3 win over Canucks
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) scores in overtime against Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) and Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) during an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
report on business
Enbridge says it agreed to pay $11-million on Line 3 penalties
Enbridge company logos are seen at the company's annual meeting in Calgary, Thursday, May 12, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
soccer
Decision Day puts Real Salt Lake, Minnesota, Cincinnati and Orlando in MLS playoffs
Oct 9, 2022; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White (24) shoots as Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) defends in the second half at Allianz Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports