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Freshman Makena Christian led the way with 23 points and veteran Mara Braun returned to the lineup at Williams Arena.

Experience and adversity were important, Shelton says, to his development as a leader. He takes over a Twins team that had the second-worst record in the American League.

There isn't much hope for the Twins on the field, but Shelton can use a blueprint from Kelly to start a turnaround. In fact, he got one.

Arguably the greatest athlete to ever play quarterback, Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens come to U.S. Bank stadium to face Kevin O'Connell, Brian Flores, and the vaunted Vikings defense.

Derek Shelton held a news conference at Target Field and said he'll emphasize developing "good young players."

Niko Medved and Dawn Plitzuweit have their work cut out for them as Gophers basketball coaches, but the payoff is obvious.

Football across Minnesota: Plucked from Idaho's fresh air, Andy Peters is passing the Tommies into contention.

Playing with the lead at Ford Field for the first time in four years helped the Vikings mitigate J.J. McCarthy's risks and neutralize Detroit running back Jahmyr Gibbs.

The Loons made what looked like a rout into a close game with two goals late in the first half, but they could never pull even before the Sounders eventually scored an insurance goal.

There was ball movement, crisp shooting and energy at Williams Arena. The only thing missing was a big crowd, but that's what the new coach is aiming to change.