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.
Mon, Mar 17
- NCAA Football
RandBall: It seems obvious the Vikings shouldn't want Aaron Rodgers. Really, it's complicated.
It seems logical and obvious to many Vikings fans and observers that the team should just say no to polarizing QB Aaron Rodgers.
- NCAA Basketball
Minnesota cuts employment services for people with disabilities
Some in the field fear state’s abrupt steps to rein in costs are hurting those with disabilities and will lead to waitlists.
- NFL
Review: Mary J. Blige overcomes odd entrance and pacing to give regal concert in St. Paul
The show was rushed with too many seams but her voice showed why she’s still the queen of hip-hop soul.
- NFL
450 acres of 3M's historic northern Minnesota resort sells for $5.38M to public land trusts
Public trusts paid $5.3 million for the 450 acres near Park Rapids and will turn over the property to the DNR.
- NFL
Gophers men’s basketball coach hire expected soon; Colorado State’s Niko Medved the favorite
Niko Medved, who has Colorado State in the NCAA tournament, could be the next Gophers coach.
- NFL
Duluth’s Emily Ford and her sled dogs notch Iditarod finish
The Duluth-based musher was among the fastest rookies covering 1,128 miles across Alaska.
Sun, Mar 16
- MLB
Minnesota Twins finalize starting rotation after latest round of roster cuts
David Festa and Zebby Matthews will begin the season in the minor leagues, meaning Chris Paddack and Simeon Woods Richardson will open as part of the Twins rotation.
- MLB
Neal: Revival of Fort Myers Beach is a Florida happening, but Minnesota determination is in play
Hurricane Ian sacked the town in 2022, but it’s fast becoming a destination again, led by a mayor from Spring Lake Park and boosted by restaurateurs from St. Cloud.