Unscripted with Dawn Mitchell: Rachel Banham
This week on Unscripted with Dawn Mitchell, Rachel Banham stops by to talk about her life in basketball with the Gophers and Lynx, and give an update on what she's up to now.
Ahmad Hicks sits down with Nick Maddox, Anthony Edwards' best friend
FOX 9 Sports Reporter Ahmad Hicks sat down for a 30-minute interview with Nick Maddox. He's the childhood best friend of Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards as they get ready to face the L.A. Lakers in the Western Conference Playoffs.
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Wild get ready to face Vegas Golden Knights in playoffs [RAW]
The Minnesota Wild face the Vegas Golden Knights to open the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Head coach John Hynes, Mats Zuccarello, Kirill Kaprizov and Marcus Foligno spoke after practice on Thursday at TRIA Rink.
Vikings have options at No. 24 pick in NFL Draft after busy offseason
The NFL Draft is a week away, and the Minnesota Vikings have the No. 24 overall selection in the first round next week in Green Bay.
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Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah talks NFL Draft [RAW]
Minnesota Vikings General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah spoke with reporters on Thursday at TCO Performance Center ahead of next week's NFL Draft. The Vikings have the No. 24 overall pick, and four total picks as they addressed several needs in free agency. The NFL Draft starts April 24 in Green Bay.
Minnesota Wild-Las Vegas Golden Knights playoff schedule: How to watch
The Wild open the Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Vegas Golden Knights. Game 1 is scheduled for 9 p.m. Sunday.
DOJ threatens to sue MN over trans athlete order
The Department of Justice is putting Minnesota on notice saying it could be the next state to face a lawsuit if leaders don’t change their stance on transgender athletes playing in girls and women’s sports. FOX 9's Bill Keller has more on the story.
Anthony Edwards on facing Lakers in playoffs: ‘They don’t want the Timberwolves to win’
The Minnesota Timberwolves face the L.A. Lakers to open the Western Conference Playoffs Saturday night, and the Lakers will be favored to win the series.
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Anthony Edwards, Chris Finch speak at Wolves practice [RAW]
The Minnesota Timberwolves open the Western Conference Playoffs against the L.A. Lakers on Saturday. Anthony Edwards and Chris Finch spoke from practice on Wednesday at Mayo Clinic Square.
St. Thomas raises $131 million for new basketball, hockey arena
St. Thomas announced on Wednesday it has received $131 million in donations for the Lee and Peggy Anderson Arena for hockey and basketball, set to open next fall.
Twins get series win over New York Mets
The Minnesota Twins got a 4-3 win in 10 innings over the New York Mets on Wednesday at Target Field to get the series win. Ty France, Carlos Correa, Brooks Lee and Harrison Bader spoke from the clubhouse after the game.
Wild react after clinching playoff spot
The Minnesota Wild beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in overtime Tuesday night at Xcel Energy Center to clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Marc-Andre Fleury and Jake Middleton spoke from the locker room after the game.
Bemidji State adds esports team
Bemidji State University is adding an esports team, starting next year as a club with the goal of evolving into competitive program.
MN Wild clinch playoffs: Zach Halverson reacts
KFAN producer Zach Halverson joined FOX 9 All Day on Wednesday to discuss the Minnesota Wild as they head into the postseason.
10,000 Takes: April 19, 2025
10,000 Takes on April 19, 2025.
Topgolf scouts Eden Prairie locations for southwest metro expansion
Topgolf is eyeing another Twin Cities area location, reportedly scouting potential southwest metro spots in Eden Prairie.
Timberwolves-Lakers playoff schedule: How to watch
The NBA playoff schedule for the first-round matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers is now set.
1st & North: NFL Draft 8 days away, Vikings No. 2 QB situation
This week on 1st & North, FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim joins sports anchors from NFC North rivals in Chicago, Milwaukee and Detroit to talk about the NFL Draft being just over a week away. Also, what are the Vikings doing at back-up quarterback and how legitimate was Aaron Rodgers' pitch to be J.J. McCarthy's mentor?
Bob Motzko named Team USA coach for World Junior Championships in Minnesota
USA Hockey officials announced Tuesday Bob Motzko is the Team USA head coach for the 2026 World Junior Championships, taking place in Minnesota.
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Wolves get ready to face Lakers in playoffs [RAW]
The Timberwolves finished the regular season 49-33 and earned the No. 6 seed for the Western Conference Playoffs, avoiding a play-in series. They'll start a best-of-seven series at the L.A. Lakers Saturday night. Chris Finch, Julius Randle and Mike Conley Jr. spoke with reporters after practice on Tuesday at Mayo Clinic Square.