Twins reliever Justin Topa returns to the mound after a shoulder scare

Topa felt tightness in his previous appearance, but a week of caution had him feeling strong Wednesday.
Fri, Mar 14
- NHL
Why the return of 5 days in the office is unlikely for many Minnesota workers
From federal workers and Amazon at the national level to 3M and U.S. Bank in the state, workplaces are dialing back remote policies.
- MLB
Minnesota’s plan to let tribes open off-reservation pot stores first draws fairness complaints
Some entrepreneurs and advocates say Minnesota is giving tribal nations an unfair advantage over state-licensed businesses.
- NFL
Reusse: The firing of Ben Johnson — who was not set up to succeed — is the latest mistake for Mark Coyle in a tenure full of them
Reusse: Mark Coyle's delusional take on the Gophers men's hoops program must change.
- NCAA Basketball
City attorney says Muslim Minneapolis City Council members can’t host iftar in a city building
Citing the separation of church and state, city officials told the four council members they couldn’t hold the Ramadan meal on city property using city funds.
Thu, Mar 13
- MLB
Practice into action: Twins hitters ramp up more quickly in a training camp revised by Rocco Baldelli
Many of the hitters have had far more at-bats at this point than last year, and more than the rest of the Grapefruit League.
- MLB
The promise of summer is found at Twins spring training
Minnesota Star Tribune photographer Carlos Gonzalez found the snapshots that sum up baseball as the Twins get ready for their season.
- NFL
Pay starts flowing when nonprofit CEOs leave the job
In recent years, Medica and Blue Cross of Minnesota provided millions in pay to their chief executives at the end of the road.
- NFL
Move over, Airbnb! Mid-term rentals are the new game in Twin Cities and beyond.
Stays of longer than a vacation but not quite a year are gaining popularity rather than short-term lodging or long-term leases.