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Sports

Divers sink deep to replace the soul of a ship

Shipwreck divers from Minnesota dove deep into Lake Michigan to replace a ship's bell with one commemorating those who died in the wreck. MPR's Cathy Wurzer talks with one of the divers.

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U football stadium to honor veterans

U football stadium to honor veterans

The stadium memorial consists of a 72-foot-long wall at the entrance and a stage where veterans groups can hold ceremonies and other events.
by Art Hughes

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RB Adrian Peterson leads the way for Vikings

RB Adrian Peterson leads the way for Vikings

Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Adrian Peterson now holds the team record for rushing yards in a single game -- 224, as he lead the team to a 34-31 win over the Chicago Bears Sunday.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Saddle shop remembers when horses strolled down Lake Street

Saddle shop remembers when horses strolled down Lake Street

If you drive down Lake Street near Lyndale Ave. in Minneapolis, you'll pass the usual array of fast-food joints and bars. But one business doesn't seem to fit in -- Schatzlein's Saddle Shop.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Steroids and the culture of cheating

Steroids and the culture of cheating

She spent years denying the use of performance enhancing drugs, but sprinter Marion Jones now says she did cheat, and has returned the gold medals she won in the 2000 Olympics. While testing methods have improved, athletes keep finding ways to beat the system.

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The making of the Twins' stadium

See a Flash slideshow documenting progress at the Minneapolis baseball stadium construction project.

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Ukranian wins Twin Cities Marathon

Ukranian wins Twin Cities Marathon

Mykola Antonenko pulled away around the seven-mile mark and was never challenged. He finished six minutes and 18 seconds faster than second place Joseph Mutinda.

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