Ahead of Olympics, Beijing district orders mass COVID-19 testing
China is stepping up enforcement of its “zero tolerance” strategy aimed at isolating every infected person as Beijing prepares to open the Winter Games on Feb. 4 under intensive anti-virus controls.
US Olympians 100% vaccinated, chief medical officer says
Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Finnoff says all American Olympians headed to Beijing have been vaccinated, and not one of them sought a medical exemption.
Meet the US soldiers aiming for Olympic gold in the 2022 Winter Games
They’re already serving their country in the Army. Now, four U.S. soldiers will also be representing their country at the Winter Olympics.
Beijing Olympics tickets will only be available to 'spectators from selected groups,' organizers say
The Olympics will have strict guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Omicron tests China's ability to hold Olympics with 'zero-tolerance' COVID-19 policy
The omicron variant poses a test to China's “zero-tolerance” COVID-19 policy and its ability to successfully host the Winter Olympics.
Suni Lee reveals she's received 'so much hate' over relationship with USC football player
Suni Lee made history at the Tokyo Olympics over the summer, but back at home, she's receiving "so much hate" over her relationship with USC football player Jaylin Smith.
USA versus Canada exhibition at Xcel Energy Center canceled due to COVID-19
Officials with USA Hockey announced that Monday night’s exhibition between the U.S. Women’s National Team and Canada at Xcel Energy Center has been canceled due to concerns with COVID-19.
Young Eden Prairie ice skater works to make a name for herself on international stage
Eugenia Garza from Eden Prairie is the top female skater in Mexico and poised to make a name for herself on the international stage.
How Beijing became the first city in Olympic history to host both Winter, Summer games
The Beijing Winter Olympics open in just under two months and are now the target of a diplomatic boycott by the United States with others likely to follow.
Beijing Winter Olympics: US announces diplomatic boycott of games
White House press secretary Jen Psaki says U.S. athletes will continue to compete and will “have our full support,” but added “we will not be contributing to the fanfare of the games.
U.S. Women's Hockey Team hosting Canada Dec. 20 at Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold announced on Tuesday from the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine that the U.S. Women’s National Team will play Canada on Dec. 20 at Xcel Energy Center.
Paralympic gold medalist swimmer Mallory Weggemann gets warm welcome home at MSP Airport
After earning two gold medals at the Paralympic Games, setting two records in the process, swimmer Mallory Weggemann wheeled through the gates at MSP Airport to a crowd chanting "USA" on Saturday night.
St. Paul's Suni Lee to compete in 'Dancing with the Stars'
Minnesota's very own reigning gymnastics all-around Olympic champion is hitting the dance floor.
Polish Olympian auctions off medal to help fund baby's heart surgery
Polish javelin thrower Maria Andrejczyk held an auction for her Olympic medal in an effort to help fund a baby’s life-saving heart surgery.
Minnesotan Chuck Aoki eyes wheelchair rugby gold in third Paralympics
Minneapolis native Chuck Aoki is on his way to Tokyo in hopes of claiming what has eluded him in the past.
Olympic gymnast Shane Wiskus receives homecoming celebration from Tokyo Games
Escorted by firefighters and police, it was a hero’s welcome for Olympic gymnast Shane Wiskus in his hometown.
Minneapolis man releases song inspired by Suni Lee
Like millions of people, Matthew Beachy watched as Suni Lee wowed the world during the Olympics.
'You restored the soul of America': President Biden virtually meets with Olympic athletes
“You restored the soul of America in so many ways, you really, really did,” President Joe Biden told Team USA.
Most talked-about moments of Tokyo Olympics
As always, the Games are about more than who stood atop the podium. Here’s a look back at the most talked about moments from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
Tokyo Olympics: US wins 7th straight gold in women's basketball
The U.S. has now won the last seven Olympic gold medals, a streak last seen when the country’s men’s program did it from 1936-68.