With five games left the Wild trail the Stars by two points and face a pivotal road swing that could decide home-ice. Goaltending and defensive depth will shape the likely Stars series.

Kevin Garnett will appear at Target Center for the Timberwolves' regular‑season finale next Sunday; the team announced tributes, a Montell Jordan halftime performance and a planned jersey retirement next season.

Matt Boldy’s two goals and a Kaprizov milestone pushed the Wild into the NHL playoffs with a 5-2 home win over Vancouver. The club now heads into the postseason with a real chance to finally win a series.

Colombia captain James Rodríguez was hospitalized in Minnesota after the France friendly; the federation says he spent about 72 hours under observation and is now recovering at home.

The Vikings told reporters they plan to pick up Jordan Addison’s fifth‑year option, guaranteeing his 2027 salary while the team weighs a long‑term extension.

Joey Browner, a six-time Pro Bowler and Vikings Ring of Honor safety, has died at 65. The team and fans are remembering his forceful play and leadership.

Jeff Siemon, the Vikings’ four-time Pro Bowler and College Football Hall of Famer, has died at 75. He was a fixture of Minnesota’s 1970s defenses and a Stanford standout.

Trailing by 13 in overtime, Minnesota ripped off a 15-0 run to beat Houston 110-108 at Target Center.

Minnesota submitted a bid to host the 2028 NFL Draft in downtown Minneapolis, centering the plan on U.S. Bank Stadium and a Commons fan footprint. Organizers say the three-day festival could bring hundreds of thousands of visitors.

Amaya Battle's buzzer-beater lifted Minnesota to a 65-63 win over Ole Miss and a Sweet 16 berth — the program's first in 21 years.

Lake Elmo’s Sydney Peterson returned from Milan with multiple Paralympic medals, including an individual gold and a relay title, while pursuing a neuroscience PhD. Her wins underscore Minnesota’s strength in adaptive winter sport.

Adam Thielen and C.J. Ham retired together at a joint ceremony at the Vikings’ TCO Performance Center in Eagan, closing out careers that began as undrafted tryouts. The two traded stories and promises to stay involved in the community.

An MRI showed right‑knee inflammation for Anthony Edwards and he’ll be re‑evaluated in 1–2 weeks, a potentially costly absence for Minnesota’s seeding push.