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FULL PRESSER: Gophers AD Coyle addresses Pitino firing, details hiring process

University of Minnesota athletic director Mark Coyle speaks to the media about relieving men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino of his duties.

Vikings terminate contract of DT Shamar Stephen

Minnesota will look a bit different in the trenches next season, as the Vikings terminated the contract of defensive tackle Shamar Stephen on Tuesday.

StaTuesday: Kaprizov's hat trick stacked up against Wild history

Kirill Kaprizov is the fourth-youngest player notch a hat trick in Minnesota Wild history.

Former Gophers coach Pitino hired at New Mexico

Richard Pitino, who was relieved of his duties as the head coach at the University of Minnesota on Monday, will take over the men’s program at New Mexico.

Former Giants DT Dalvin Tomlinson agrees to sign with Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a contract with former New York Giants defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson on Monday night.

Sammy Walker's OT goal lifts Gophers to 3-2 win over Michigan

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are going to the Big Ten Hockey Tournament championship game after beating the Michigan Wolverines 3-2 in overtime.

Gophers part ways with Richard Pitino

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are moving on from men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino.

Happ looks solid in spring debut

Too little, too late was the mantra for Minnesota on Monday in a 5-1 loss to Atlanta.

Minnesota Vikings 2021 impending free agents primer

From Ameer Abdullah to Eric Wilson, here’s a look at the 14 Minnesota Vikings players set to hit free agency.

Wolves Fastbreak: Edwards explodes in Timberwolves win over Portland

Annie Sabo and Rebekkah Brunson break down the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-112 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on #WolvesFastbreak.

HIGHLIGHTS: Timberwolves 114, Trail Blazers 112

Check out the best highlights from the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-112 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Edwards has career night in Timberwolves 114-112 win over Blazers

Anthony Edwards had a career night in the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-112 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Gophers rally to beat Michigan State in OT, advance in Big Ten tournament

Sampo Ranta scored the game-winning goal in overtime as the Minnesota Gophers beat Michigan State 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten tournament

Wild Breakaway: Minnesota collects 7th straight home win

Audra Martin and Mark Parrish recap the Minnesota Wild’s seventh straight home win.

HIGHLIGHTS: Rask, Eriksson Ek, Bonino, Fiala score in Wild's win

Victor Rask, Joel Eriksson Ek, Nick Bonino and Kevin Fiala scored in the Wild’s win over the Coyotes

Wild use big third period to beat Coyotes 4-1

Nick Bonino and Kevin Fiala scored in a three-goal third period and the surging Minnesota Wild beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-1

Twins name Maeda Opening Day starter

Kenta Maeda will start on Opening Day, the Minnesota Twins

Maeda dazzles in Twins tie to Red Sox

Kenta Maeda was flawless through four, walking one and striking out five.

Photos of the Week: 3/7/21 – 3/13/21

FOX Sports North compiles the top photographs from the past week of Minnesota sports.

Twins trim spring training roster to 55

The Minnesota Twins have optioned right-handed pitchers Jordan Balazovic, Dakota Chalmers, Jhoan Duran and Bailey Ober

Wolves Fastbreak: Rematch set for Sunday

Annie Sabo and Rebekkah Brunson recap the Timberwolves’ loss to the Blazers.

HIGHLIGHTS: Blazers 125, Timberwolves 121

Highlights from the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 125-121 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Slow start hurts Timberwolves in 125-121 loss to Blazers

Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points and Damian Lillard added 25 points and 10 assists as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 125-121

Astudillo homers in Twins 1-0 win over Tampa Bay

The Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 thanks to Willians Astudillo’s home run.

Wild Breakaway: Kaprizov becomes second Wild rookie to net hat trick

Kirill the Thrill becomes the second Wild rookie to score a hat trick in team history.

Wild Amplified: Catching up with Gigi Marvin

Wild Amplified Episode 16

Top Tweets: Josh Donaldson debuts new look at Twins spring training

Check out the top tweets and Instagram posts from the past week of Minnesota sports.

Wolves Fastbreak: Chris Finch notches first win

Minnesota jumpstarted the second-half of its season in style, thumping New Orleans 135-105.

HIGHLIGHTS: Timberwolves 135, Pelicans 105

Jaylen Nowell scored a career-high 28 points to help Minnesota defeat New Orleans in the Timberwolves first game back from the All-Star break.

Bench steps up, Timberwolves defeat Pelicans 135-105

Jaylen Nowell hit six 3-pointers on his way to a career-best 28 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves routed the New Orleans Pelicans 135-105.