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Twins take shortstop Nick Gordon with No. 5 pick
The Minnesota Twins have selected shortstop Nick Gordon with their first-round draft pick, adding a player with big-league bloodlines.
Vikings still value Greenway even if end is near
Chad Greenway did his best Superman impression this week.
Highlight Zone - June 5, 2014
Arcadia, Cochrane-Fountain City, and Ithaca are heading to the WIAA State Softball Tournament.
Big Ten to keep football championship in Indy
The Big Ten will keep its football championship game in Indianapolis through 2021
SPECIAL COVERAGE: WIAA State Track and Field Championships
The WIAA Boys and Girls Track and Field Championships will be held on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, at the Veterans Memorial Stadium Complex at UW-La Crosse.
Flip Saunders to coach Timberwolves
Two people with knowledge of the decision tell The Associated Press that Flip Saunders is moving out of the front office to coach the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Highlight Zone - June 4, 2014
WIAA baseball regional final matchups are set after Wednesday's action on the area diamonds.
Arcia powers Twins past Brewers 6-4
Oswaldo Arcia drove in four runs, including the go-ahead run in the seventh inning.
No hurdle too big for Washa, Logan 4x2 relay team
There's not much that can stop the two-time state champion Logan Rangers 4x200 relay team. Likewise, there's not much the relay's third leg, Tore Washa.
Strength up middle helps Brewers in NL Central
Carlos Gomez's first trip to Minnesota this season with the Brewers may not be his last with the way he's been playing so far in 2014.
Athletic director Josh Whitman leaving UW-La Crosse
UW-La Crosse Director of Athletics Josh Whitman is leaving the university to be the next director of athletics at Washington University in St. Louis.
Peterson empathizes with former NFL players in painkiller suit
Adrian Peterson empathizes with former players who are suing the NFL over painkillers and other medication they were given during their playing days.
Raji returns with something to prove
B.J. Raji knew something was up.
Rodgers focuses on flexibility
At age 30, Aaron Rodgers understands the importance of flexibility – in more ways than one.
Highlight Zone - June 3, 2014
WIAA playoffs are in full swing with golf sectionals, softball sectional semifinals, and opening round of the baseball postseason.
Brewers set to activate 3B Ramirez from DL
The Brewers are set to activate Aramis Ramirez from the disabled list after the third baseman was sidelined more than three weeks with a strained left hamstring.
Twins beat Brewers, game delayed when fan falls
Josh Willingham hit a three-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat Milwaukee 6-4 Tuesday night in a game delayed when a fan fell into the Brewers' bullpen.
Fan taken off on stretcher after fall into bullpen
A man has been carried off on a stretcher during the Minnesota Twins' game at the Milwaukee Brewers after falling into the home bullpen.
Packers WR Nelson prefers deal before season
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson says he would prefer to sign another extension before the season rather than playing out the final year of his contract.
Minnesota to announce bid to host NCAA Final Four
After winning the 2018 Super Bowl, Minnesota is going after the NCAA Final Four.