Sports & Leisure from Minnesota Public Radio

Governor's mansion decked out for holiday open houses

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:18:15 -0600

The Minnesota Governor's Residence is all decked out for the holidays. And people can get a look at the decorations at three open houses in December.

Favre nearly perfect in Vikings' 35-9 romp over Seahawks

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:23:56 -0600

Quarterback Brett Favre completed a career-high 88 percent of his passes for 213 yards and four touchdown passes, and the Vikings delivered their most complete performance of the season in a 35-9 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

Pastoral path runs through nursing homes, jails

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0600

Callings from a higher power don't come in the form of a well-written letter or a carefully worded voice mail, so Jerry David understands why the ministerial path he's on has taken some detours.

Big acts make case for revisiting ticket scalping rules

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:10 -0600

In the wake of Taylor Swift's recent Minnesota show, which left many fans shut out, state officials are investigating whether the rules around how tickets are sold should be tightened.

Ramsey County marks adoption day with 35 adoptions

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:34:56 -0600

Ramsey County is observing National Adoption Day by finalizing the adoptions of 35 children to 24 families in one afternoon ceremony.

Childress signs extension with Vikings

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:04:19 -0600

The man who brought Brett Favre to the Minnesota Vikings will be sticking around for a while.

Commission approves plan to renew Vikings' dome lease

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:37:02 -0600

The commission that operates the Metrodome has approved a plan aimed at keeping the Minnesota Vikings in the stadium past the current lease expiration in 2011, even as the team says the move threatens the Vikings' future in Minnesota.

Changes in Minneapolis streets still causing confusion

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0600

Lately, a few major streets in downtown Minneapolis have undergone changes and some travelers are having a difficult time getting used to the new layout.

Slideshow: First day on the Northstar

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:03:08 -0600

Photos from the first official day of operation of the new Northstar commuter rail line.

Twins to unveil new uniforms today

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:50:13 -0600

The Minnesota Twins will unveil their 2010 season's uniforms and logos Monday in Minneapolis.

UFC heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar seriously ill

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:00:11 -0600

Lesnar, who was a wrestling star at the University of Minnesota, is in "rough shape," according to the UFC. But the organization did not divulge the nature of Lesnar's condition.

Groups push Christmas lights recycling effort

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:39:34 -0600

The Recycling Association of Minnesota is launching the first major statewide effort to recycle Christmas lights.

Illegal deer baiting hits new levels, DNR says

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0600

An "unprecedented" number of firearms were seized from Minnesota hunters last weekend as illegal deer baiting reached new high levels, say Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials.

Twins' ballpark tax will rub off on youth sports

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:59:25 -0600

Competition is fierce for grants toward youth sports facilities in Hennepin County, an offshoot of legislation used to build the new Minnesota Twins ballpark.

Clearwater to host dryland dog sled race

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0600

Since starting her mushing career in 2006, Mariah Ahlert has raced in places like Montana, Wisconsin and Minnesota races in Frazee and Bemidji. This weekend, Ahlert will race much closer to home.