Every year Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse picks a "Grand Turkey" of the Minnesota sports scene. To some, it might seem obvious who the pick will be for 2011, but Reusse won't go there ... yet.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse writes that the task of rebuilding the woeful Vikings and Gophers football squads won't happen overnight.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse writes that Minnesota's MLB and NFL franchises need a reality check, especially coming off horrid 2011 campaigns.
Timberwolves forward Kevin Love says he's staying stateside -- for now. Love reportedly turned down an offer to sign with a pro team in Turkey, saying he didn't feel "it was the right decision." Love, however, says if the NBA lockout drags on, he won't count out playing overseas.
The family tells Thisweek Newspapers they came home to find their house destroyed -- with a broken window, screen and shards of glass all over. To their surprise, the burglar was a turkey, who they found completely at home on their couch.
Antibiotic-resistant germs, arsenic-laced feed, and salmonella recalls all beset the turkey-growing industry in 2011. As Americans sit down with their favorite Thanksgiving fowl, it might be worth considering what went into to getting the bird to your table.
He was called up on Saturday when Joe Mauer was placed on the DL.
Opponents of the bill argued that it violates freedom of speech.
The incident happened south of Dassel, in central Minnesota.
Minnesota has to beat Washington twice on Sunday to stay alive.
Bad news for the Twins' most consistent hitter.
He was a champion ping-pong player and downhill skier.
He was approved for a rehab assignment at Triple-A Rochester.
They were in pursuit of the world record in honor of their friend.
The 10-year-old has visited 27 states in 2 years.
It's hypothetical at this point, but the speculation has taken us there.
It's a blow for gamers, who get decent discounts in exchange for a 2-yearly fee.
Organizers hope it's the biggest in human history.
