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The Scoop: Raise For Jerry Kill Still on U's Agenda

Assuming Gophers football coach Jerry Kill's agent, Jordan Bazant, gets an annual split of Kill's contract, he'll soon have reason to celebrate...


The Scoop: Twins Feeling a Draft

The Minnesota Twins' top two draft decision makers, scouting director Deron Johnson and vice president of player personnel Mike Radcliff, convened for meetings Monday and Tuesday at Target Field. They conducted conference calls with each regional scout to finalize their board until everyone's together again starting on June 1...

 


Scoop: New President Saunders Investing About $8M in Wolves

It's not quite Peyton Manning or Justin Timberlake with the Memphis Grizzlies, but the Minnesota Timberwolves now have a well-known minority owner...


The Scoop: Adelman To Take Over Kahn's Duties?

Minnesota Timberwolves president of operations David Kahn conducted exit interviews with his players prior to Monday's home game. But that doesn't ensure that he'll be doing the same following next season...


The Scoop: Ben Johnson Coming Home, Will Join Pitino's Staff

Look for Nebraska assistant -- and former Gophers player -- Ben Johnson to fill a spot on new Gophers coach Richard Pitino's staff, according to sources. An official announcement should come as soon as Friday...


The Scoop: Pitino Has Already Spoken With Tyus Jones, Rashad Vaughn

Gophers basketball recruits Tyus Jones (Apple Valley) and Rashad Vaughn (Cooper) aren't talking to reporters this week, but they gladly took phone calls from new coach Richard Pitino on Wednesday night ...


Scoops: Tubby Smith Needs Two Wins To Feel Safe

Is Tubby Smith coaching his final game(s) with the Gophers this weekend?...


The Scoops: March 8, 2013

As recently as two weeks ago, Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations David Kahn remained steadfast that his team, even in the far better of the two conferences, will be a long-term fixture in the postseason...


Scoops: March 1, 2013

While in Arizona last week, University of Minnesota athletic director Norwood Teague met with...


The Scoops: Looking Ahead to a Busy Wolves Offseason

This will mark an NBA-high ninth consecutive year the Minnesota Timberwolves miss the playoffs, yet they remain one of the most fascinating teams to cover...


The Scoops: Luke Ridnour Preparing for a Trade

With the NBA trade deadline less than week away -- Feb. 21 -- the Wolves are diligently working on...


Scoops: Wolves Active in Trade Talks

The Timberwolves are actively working the phones, trying to make a trade before next week's deadline...


Scoops: Tubby Has Big Buyout, But Staff Changes Likely Coming

Upon a second consecutive 6-12 Big Ten finish, Gophers basketball coach Tubby Smith got a contract extension in July even though he had two years remaining on his deal...


The Scoop: Wolves Talking Trade

Until recently, Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations David Kahn was busy taking trade calls from rival executives, not making them...


The Scoop: Wolves Turn Down Trade For Gay

Memphis forward Rudy Gay does interest the Timberwolves, and in fact...


Wolves, Twins, Gophers Scoops & Rashad Vaughn Q&A: 1/4/13

For the latest on the Timberwolves, Twins, and Gophers, plus a question-and-answer with Gophers basketball recruit Rashad Vaughn (Cooper HS), proceed...



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The Scoops: Brandon Roy Talked Out Of Retirement For Now

During a conversation this summer, Brandon Roy told Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations David Kahn he wouldn't have made a comeback if he didn't think he could "reach a high level of basketball."...


The Scoop: Wolves Chose Howard Over Martin

The Wolves chose to sign a 30-something former All-Star forward who has undergone knee surgery in the last handful of years...


Scoops: Wolves Tried To Acquire Harden

According to Wolves sources, they had a few conversations with Oklahoma City about...


Scoops: Nov. 5

If you're curious about how desperate the Minnesota Twins front office is to acquire starting pitching, know that they made a push for a 29-year-old starter coming off a 5.16 earned-run average and a major league-worst 39 home runs allowed...


Scoops: Oct. 26

It turns out there's more to the Brandon Roy Wolves package than just point guard Will Conroy...


Dirt: Oct. 19

Never shy, Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor commented on...


Scoops: Oct. 11

I sat down with retired Gophers right tackle Jim Gjere (Irondale HS) on Wednesday afternoon...



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Scoops: Oct. 4

An internal fear exists at Target Center that soon-to-be restricted free agent Nikola Pekovic will be wooed Nic Batum-style next July and handcuff the Minnesota Timberwolves...


Doogie's Dirt: Sept. 27

This week's 'Dirt' includes items on the Wolves, Twins, Gophers, and the local high school basketball scene...


Scoops Sept. 20: Wolves Angles/Tubby Smith/Rashad Vaughn/Twins

Nuggets on when Wolves point guard Ricky Rubio is expected to make his season debut, Gophers basketball, the Twins, and more...


Mike Yeo Q&A: 'I'm Very Confident In Our Fanbase'

On Tuesday afternoon at the "X", I sat down with Wild coach Mike Yeo...


Scoops: Sept. 10

Gophers men's basketball coach Tubby Smith has suffered his first loss of the 2012-13 season...


Scoops: Aug. 28

The notebook has the latest on the Twins, Gophers, Wolves, and a quickie nugget on the Vikings...


Scoops: August 15

The Tubby Smith contract extension was framed as a win-win, but truth be told...


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WEB FORECAST: Light Rain Ends, Sunshine Returns   

The light rain is finally coming to an end in Southern Minnesota. KSTP.com Meteorologist Dave Dahl says sunshine is on the way for Thursday...



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Dave Dahl Takes a Look Back at 2011 Mpls Tornado   

The North Minneapolis tornado hit the Twin Cities two years ago...



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RAW VIDEO: Emergency Crews Arrive at Lilydale Park   

Rescuers used their hands and shovels to dig for four children lost in a gravel slide Wednesday at Lilydale Regional Park in St. Paul near the Mississippi River, authorities said...


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