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Wild gets back to winning ways in the Central, topping Blackhawks, 3-1

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Wild has struggled against most of its rivals in the Central Division but not the Blackhawks.

Tribune News Service · Mar 19, 2022

Wild turns it on in third period to beat Bruins, 4-2

ST. PAUL, Minn. — At the intersection of skill and grit is where the Wild wants to play, and both styles were needed to shake off a Bruins lineup that skates the same way.

Tribune News Service · Mar 17, 2022

Duluth's Hawk Ridge eyes improvements at hilltop birding site

DULUTH, Minn. — Hawk Ridge would be a more welcoming and easier place to visit and to watch birds under a major project in the works by the Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, including permanent toilets, an amphitheater and a covered outdoor classroom/picnic shelter.

Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2022

Great Lakes scientists dive into winter research

DULUTH, Minn. — Scientists from across the Great Lakes region know a lot about the water in summer, when they can go out in boats and conduct research under a warm sun.

Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2022

Mason Marchment's hat trick sends Wild's home streak to a crashing halt

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Wild has not only matched up well against but defeated some of the NHL's best teams.

Tribune News Service · Feb 19, 2022

After loss to Canada for curling bronze, John Shuster already has eye on 2026

BEIJING — John Shuster didn't need any time to think about it. Only a few minutes after his team lost the Olympic bronze medal match to Canada, the Chisholm, Minn., native was asked if he planned to pursue a sixth Olympic berth in 2026.

Tribune News Service · Feb 18, 2022

Pandemic pushed people outdoors — a record number of them in RVs

DULUTH, Minn. — You weren't just imagining seeing more RVs on the road and filling campgrounds over the past two pandemic summers.

Tribune News Service · Feb 16, 2022

Red Wings fall back to .500 (22-22-6), drop 7-4 decision to Wild

ST. PAUL, Minn. — This game sure did start well for the Red Wings, but gradually, not so much.

Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2022

Wild fends off Hurricanes rally to win, 3-2

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Wild reignited its offense and rebounded from an uncharacteristic off night in its return from the All-Star break.

Tribune News Service · Feb 13, 2022

Minnesota's Peterson sisters find Olympics 'the kind of thing you dream about'

BEIJING — Tabitha and Tara Peterson have always been close. The sisters from Eagan, Minn., do lots of things together, like cross-country skiing in the winter, bike rides in the summer and weekend meetups with friends.

Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2022