Sports

March 18, 2008 5:50 PM

Girls just want to ski jump

Girl ski jumpers from Minnesota are closely watching the international fight to include women's ski jumping in the 2010 Winter Olympics.

by Laura Yuen

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

March 18, 2008 2:00 AM

Future of BSU hockey rides on bonding bill

The city of Bemidji and Bemidji State University are asking the state to help pay for a regional events center and hockey arena. BSU officials say the future of the university's hockey program rides on a successful outcome.

by Tom Robertson

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

March 7, 2008 9:22 AM

U of M women's hockey on a roll

The final games of the women's WCHA tournament will be held this weekend in Duluth. One of the strongest teams in the tournament, and in the country, is the University of Minnesota. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with interim coach Brad Frost.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

February 26, 2008 9:01 AM

Hope springs eternal for Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins have their first scrimmage of the spring season today. This will be the first chance for fans to see the team in action since the Twins parted with stars Johan Santana and Torii Hunter. Commentator Peter Smith says he thought the coming Twins' season looked hopeless until he heard from an old friend.

by Peter Smith

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

February 22, 2008 12:04 PM

Birkebeiner skiiers look forward to ideal conditions

Conditions are ideal for the American Birkebeiner cross-country ski race, which takes place Saturday from Cable to Hayward, Wisconsin.

by Bob Kelleher

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

February 19, 2008 12:00 AM

Lynne Cox: swimming the cold seas

She swam the English Channel as a teenager. In 1987, she crossed the Bering Strait between the Soviet Union and Alaska. Her toughest feat: swimming for 25 minutes near Antarctica in water cold enough to kill in much less time. In the rarified world of distance cold water swimming, Lynne Cox is the best known. She's also the author of two books on her adventures.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

February 18, 2008 2:29 PM

Public gets an update on the new Twins' stadium

Nearly all of the 55 private suites in the Minnesota Twins new ballpark have been sold.

by Brandt Williams

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

February 10, 2008 9:42 PM

Vikings RB Adrian Peterson named Pro Bowl MVP

Adrian Peterson of the Vikings and Terrell Owens of Dallas each accounted for two touchdowns as the NFC outscored the AFC 42-30 at the Pro Bowl in Honolulu.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

February 3, 2008 10:06 PM

NY Giants stun Patriots to Super Bowl victory

The Giants had the perfect answer for the suddenly imperfect Patriots -- a big, bad defense and an improbable comeback led by their own Mr. Cool quarterback, Eli Manning.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

January 30, 2008 8:59 AM

Is Santana trade a good deal for the Twins?

In the next few days, the Minnesota Twins and the New York Mets are expected to finalize a deal that will send two-time Cy Young Award winner Johan Santana from Minnesota to New York. MPR's Cathy Wurzer talked with LaVelle Neal, who covers the Twins for the Star Tribune.

by Cathy Wurzer

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!