Sports & Leisure from Minnesota Public Radio

Traffic delays inevitable with dual Twins, Vikings home games

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:36:40 -0500

Over 100,000 fans of Brett Favre, Joe Mauer, and singing witches will converge on downtown Minneapolis Thursday night and could snarl traffic for miles.

A new way to watch the DNR fish pond: Live on the web

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:02:49 -0500

This year there's a new way to see the fish in the pond and you don't even have to go to the Fair.

School district aims to preserve farmers market on for-sale land

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:17:22 -0500

The Minneapolis school district has put a valuable piece of commercial real estate up for sale, but the district will only sell the land to developers willing to include a permanent home for a community farmers market.

Valencia hits winner for Twins, 2-1 over Tigers

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:05:54 -0500

Danny Valencia's one-out single in the 10th inning drove in Michael Cuddyer from second base and gave the Twins a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.

Maplewood: Where pitching horseshoes is a passion

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

For die-hards, pitching horseshoes is way more than a backyard game. At the St. Paul Ramsey Co. Horseshoe Club in Maplewood, ringers are a way of life.

Big Ten creates divisions, splits rivals Minn., Wis.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:39:42 -0500

The Big Ten announced its divisional breakdown for football Wednesday night. Rivals Minnesota and Wisconsin will be in different six-team divisions when the league expands to 12 members in 2011.

Day five: What are they judging?

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:00:00 -0500

Judges here are looking for weight, strength and a good luster. What are they judging?

First light at the State Fair

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:39:29 -0500

Long before the streets are buzzing with activity or the buildings are are filled with visitors, the Minnesota State Fair wakes up.

Tigers bullpen falters in loss to Twins

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:46:40 -0500

Delmon Young had two hits, including the go-ahead single in the seventh against Detroit's bumbling bullpen, to lift the Twins to a 4-3 victory over the Tigers.

Twins slugger Morneau not any closer to return

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:34:00 -0500

Doctors have told Minnesota Twins slugger Justin Morneau to remain at home until Friday as he continues to work his way back from a concussion nearly two months ago.

Day four: What are they judging?

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:00:00 -0500

Judges here are looking for proper tattoos, good color and nice teeth. What are they judging?

Slideshow: Close up at the Minnesota State Fair

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:09:19 -0500

It's often the big things that get all the attention at the Minnesota State Fair. The big boar. The big slide. The biggest bucket of cookies. Instead we're taking a close-up look at some of the fair's smaller details.

Day three: What are they judging?

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:49:17 -0500

Judges in this entry are looking for a bouncy texture, a good taste and creativity. What are they judging?

4-H at the State Fair

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:23:29 -0500

Over 2,700 4-H youth are competing in the 2010 Minnesota State Fair, showing everything from cattle to needlepoint.

Vikings win as Favre has up-and-down Dome debut

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:07:12 -0500

Favre threw for 187 yards and two interceptions, one that rookie Earl Thomas returned 86 yards for a touchdown in Minnesota's 24-13 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday night.