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The Windy City has fallen on tough times, although long-time media members insist the fans will stick through thick and thin.

Minnesota high school scores and results for all sports from around the state.

The Florida Panthers forced the Wild to play their best game of the season in October, and present a late-night challenge on Wednesday.

Vikings defensive lineman Jerry Tillery had nothing on his stat sheet beyond a single assisted tackle against the Bears on Monday night. But his coach and teammates gave him credit for so much more.

Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert both experienced emotional nights returning to the places they called home for several seasons.

Vikings right tackle Brian O'Neill is "sore" from knee injury sustained Monday night, "but should be able to work through the week," coach Kevin O'Connell said. Cornerback Stephon Gilmore will continue to practice and "potentially be available" on .. ...

Kristen Hoskins played three games over three seasons with the Gophers before entering the portal.

Twins will have to replace two minor league coordinators, and five players get pre-arbitration bonuses.

Drevlow ranks as elite in both, with a state championship as a skier and a national third-place finish as a cross-country biker.

Even a skeptic of Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's "competitive rebuild" philosophy has to admit that so far it has worked, particularly relative to the paths teams like the Bears and Falcons have taken.