After being drafted in the first round by the Twins as an 18-year-old out of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Hunter finished with his original team at age 40.
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders dies of cancer
Flip Saunders, who rose from the backwaters of basketball’s minor leagues to become one of the most powerful men in the NBA as coach, team president and part owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves, died Sunday, the team said. He was 60.
Minnesota United to build soccer stadium in St. Paul
The Minnesota United and St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman announced Friday that the team has committed to building its nearly 20,000-seat soccer stadium at the Snelling-Midway site.
More cities are recognizing Native Americans on Columbus Day
More cities are recognizing Native Americans on Columbus Day this year as they revive a movement to change the name of the holiday to celebrate the history and contributions of indigenous cultures around the country.
The Latest: University says initial alert didn’t reach all
One person is dead and three others are wounded following an early morning shooting at Northern Arizona University.
Study abroad sexual assault crimes gain attention
A legal challenge involving a small Vermont institution brings an obscure part of the sexual assault equation to the fore: how to report, investigate and punish sexual assaults that happen in overseas-study programs.
Oven suspected in Minneapolis fire that killed 3 children
An oven used for heating may have caused a house fire in north Minneapolis that killed three young children, fire officials said Sunday.
Oregon shooting victims: Teens just starting out, teacher
On Friday authorities released the identities of the victims of the Umpqua Community College.
‘A terrible day’ – 9 killed by gunman in Oregon town
Armed with multiple guns, a 26-year-old man walked into a morning writing class at the community college in this rural Oregon town and opened fire.
The Latest: Vigil planned in Oregon city following shooting
The latest on the deadly shooting Thursday at a community college in Oregon.
St. Cloud State to pay all athlete costs in hockey
St. Cloud State is joining the parade of schools that will pay the total cost of attendance for at least some athletes.
Strong evidence Mars has streams of salt water in summertime
Mars appears to have flowing streams of salty water, at least in the summer, scientists reported Monday.
Pope meets with sex-abuse victims, promises accountability
Pope Francis met with victims of child sexual abuse Sunday on the final day of his U.S. visit and promised to hold accountable those responsible for the scandal in the church, delivering a powerful warning to American bishops accused of covering up for pedophile priests instead of reporting them to police.
Pope Francis arrives in Philadelphia to celebrate family
Pope Francis arrived in the City of Brotherly Love on Saturday for the final leg of his U.S. visit.
Pope Francis mingles with high and low in New York visit
While in New York City, Pope Francis on Friday offered comfort to 9/11 victims’ families, warnings to world leaders at the United Nations and encouragement to schoolchildren in Harlem.