Dalton Risner, a veteran guard signed Sept. 18, did not play on offense during Sunday's 21-13 win in Carolina after practicing with the first team last week.
Cleanse yourself with an amazing two-hour documentary about the Twins' 18-game losing streak, and stay for the positive energy from the man who made it.
The Gophers are stuck with the Northwestern loss on their resume. But most other teams in the Big Ten West have had their own struggles through the first five weeks of the season. The division may not be strong, but it's wide open.
The Miami Heat forward arrived for the team's first official day of work this season with piercings — eye, lip and nose — along with a new hairstyle and fingernails painted black.
The deal includes Norwest Equity Partners, the oldest private investment firm in the Twin Cities.
Aliyah Boston of Indiana was the league's top first-year player.
Shakopee stands out as a team likely better than its record. Meanwhile, Eden Prairie perseveres and stays No. 1.
Facing the Blue Jays is a bit of a surprise for the Twins, but columnist Patrick Reusse thinks it's a good matchup for Minnesota. He also checks in with host Michael Rand on the Vikings win, which had a matchup of 2 QBs who struggled.