A bipartisan bill would direct the MSHSL to sanction cricket and launch school pilot programs as local participation and new pitches surge across the Twin Cities.

UW-La Crosse reached the NCAA Division III Sweet 16 for the first time after back-to-back wins; senior Malia Nelson paced the Eagles into the third round.

Public registration opens at 10 a.m. CT Tuesday and Twin Cities In Motion expects roughly 11,000 marathon entrants — the biggest field in about a decade.

Pedro Mendes and CC McGraw will lead Minnesota’s first Major League Volleyball franchise, which will debut at Grand Casino Arena in January 2027.

A report says the Padres offered Nick Pivetta and prospects to the Twins for All‑Star Joe Ryan as San Diego chases rotation depth after offseason injuries.

A 12U District 8 playoff between Cottage Grove and St. Paul stretched into a third day at South St. Paul’s Doug Woog Arena, locked in double‑digit overtimes.

Derek Falvey and the Minnesota Twins mutually agreed to part ways; Tom Pohlad will oversee the business side while GM Jeremy Zoll continues to run baseball operations.

The Minnesota Vikings fired GM Kwesi Adofo‑Mensah on Friday in a surprise move during Senior Bowl week, ending a four‑year run that included a recent extension. The timing sharpens questions about the club’s offseason plans.

St. Louis Park, MN, offers public skating and free pond hockey sessions, encouraging residents to enjoy the winter season with various ice activities and available skate rentals.

Burnsville, Minnesota is hosting a Winter Golf event, replacing traditional golf balls with dodgeballs on snow-covered courses, also featuring food and drinks.

Maple Grove Community Center offers indoor pickleball with day passes, coupon books, and memberships, plus a 10-week doubles league starting January 28.

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation opens spring youth sports registration for volleyball and futsal, offering free participation for ages 9+, with fees for younger groups and early bird discounts.

Eden Prairie offers adult volleyball clinics led by former pro and coach Steph Chapek, catering to various skill levels with sessions available on Sundays at the Community Center starting January 4th.