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MNUFC trades Mason Toye for allocation money and draft pick

Minnesota United announced Thursday it has traded forward Mason Toye, securing a 2021 second-round MLS SuperDraft pick...

MSHSL votes on winter sports season that consists of a 30% reduction in games, meets

Twins manager Baldelli reviews series loss vs. Astros

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli talks to reporters following the Game 2 loss vs. Houston.

The Lakeville South Cougars will be under the direction of last year's interim head coach, Ben Burk. Following the Cougars 6A semifinal playoff appearance last season, they will be looking to build on that success. We were at practice this week...

#3 Wayzata boys soccer shutout #2 Minnetonka

The #3 Wayzata Trojans boys soccer team defeated the #2 Minnetonka Skippers 4-0, Tuesday evening at Einer Anderson Stadium at Minnetonka High School.

Cretin-DH football team pumped for fall season

The Cretin-DH football team has been practicing for a couple weeks, getting ready for its opener Oct. 9 vs. Roseville.

KSTP Sports Unplugged

Members of the AL Central champions Minnesota Twins pose for a photo in the rain after their baseball game with the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Minneapolis. Twins clinched the AL Central championship with the Chicago White Sox's loss. The Reds won 5-3.

KSTP Sports previews Twins-Astros playoff series

The KSTP Sports team of Chris Long, upper left, sports director Joe Schmit, upper right, and Darren 'Doogie' Wolfson, bottom, review the Vikings' loss vs. the Titans.

Vikings-Titans breakdown from KSTP sports team

Scoop podcast, ep. 315: Wolves VP Sachin Gupta and Vikings WR Adam Thielen

National Sports

Twin Cities natives McDonagh and Richards win Stanley Cup with Tampa

The Tampa Bay Lightning are the champions of bubble hockey. Brayden Point scored his playoff-best 14th goal, and the Lightning beat the Dallas Stars 2-0 to win the Stanley Cup and finish off the NHL playoffs staged in quarantine during the pandemic...

Tampa Bay Lightning players celebrate after defeating the Dallas Stars to win the Stanley Cup in Edmonton, Alberta, on Monday, Sept. 28, 2020.

Perry, Pavelski and Stars force Stanley Cup Game 6 vs Tampa

More than a decade since Corey Perry won the Stanley Cup as a young player and years after Joe Pavelski fell two wins short, the greybeards aren't ready to leave the bubble and give up on another opportunity for a championship just yet....

Dallas Stars right wing Corey Perry (10) is congratulated for his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second overtime in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Edmonton, Alberta.

Vikings - NFL

Report: No positive COVID-19 tests for Vikings on Tuesday

No Minnesota Vikings players tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, according to ESPN reporter Dan Graziano ...

Vikings, Titans shut down facilities after Titans report 8 positive COVID tests

Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard (31), inside linebacker Jayon Brown (55) and safety Amani Hooker (37) strip the ball from Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Minneapolis.

Titans top winless Vikes 31-30; Gostkowski has 6 FGs

Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler, left, breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) in the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Minneapolis.

Vikings' 3 keys to beating the Titans

Wild - NHL

FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Wild center Mikko Koivu questions a call with a referee in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, in Denver. Wild captain Koivu says he is not concerned that his season-ending knee injury will prevent him from resuming his career at age 36 next season.

Wild will not re-sign longtime captain Mikko Koivu

After 15 seasons with the Minnesota Wild, longtime captain Mikko Koivu will not return for the 2020-21 season. The team announced it will not re-sign Koivu in an announcement released Friday morning.

Wild trade Eric Staal to Buffalo for Marcus Johansson

In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Wild center Eric Staal (12) skates against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit. The Buffalo Sabres acquired veteran center Eric Staal in a trade that sent forward Marcus Johansson to the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020.

Minnesota Wild extend defenseman Jonas Brodin through 2027-28 season

FILE - Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (25) is shown in the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Denver. The Wild have signed Brodin to a seven-year, $42 million contract extension on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020.

Q&A: New Wild F Nick Bjugstad on coming home and back rehab

Blaine native and Wild forward Nick Bjugstad talks to KSTP Sports, via Zoom.

Timberwolves - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley arrested, facing two charges

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley has been arrested on Saturday on the charges of drug and stolen property...

Wolves, Lynx launch Pack the Vote initiative to provide voter resources; Target Center not to be used as polling place

Q&A: ESPN's Bobby Marks on Wolves' offseason options

ESPN's Bobby Marks talks to KSTP's Darren Wolfson about the Timberwolves, via Zoom.

Q&A: Wolves F Jarred Vanderbilt on his summer progression

Wolves F Jarred Vanderbilt talks to Darren Wolfson, via Zoom.

Twins - MLB

Twins manager Baldelli reviews series loss vs. Astros

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli met with reporters following Wednesday's Game 2 loss vs. Houston...

Astros sweep as Twins lose 18th straight in playoffs

Minnesota Twins pitcher Jose Berrios celebrates an inning-ending out against the Houston Astros in the fourth inning of Game 2 of an American League wild-card baseball series, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, in Minneapolis.

Astros win 4-1 in Game 1; Twins' record losing streak at 17

Houston Astros' Carlos Correa, left, and George Springer, center, jump in celebration of the Astros 4-1 win over the Minnesota Twins 4-1 in Game 1 of an American League wild-card baseball series, Tuesday Sept. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. At right is Josh Reddick.

Donaldson, Hill left off Twins wild card roster; Dobnak, Kirilloff added

Minnesota Twins' Josh Donaldson, right, is congratulated by Jorge Polanco after Donaldson's solo home run off St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Minneapolis.

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