Scenes from the pond hockey championships at Lake Nokomis
The 7th annual U.S. Pond Hockey Championships were held last weekend at Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis. It’s the largest outdoor hockey event in the country, with over 270 teams and some 1,700 players participating. Check out more of Steve Date’s photos.
It’s not about new rules or more memos going out to stop checking from behind. It’s a cultural shift involving the adults around the game, to where we’re focusing not only on skill, but sportsmanship, fair play and respect. I’m not sure those are things that get addressed on a regular basis.
Hal Tearse, Minnesota Hockey’s Coach-in-Chief and boys’ coach at Providence Academy in Plymouth.
Divided youth hockey community has to do better job teaching — and protecting — its players
Minneapolis chooses Dome as preferred site for new Vikings stadium
Mayor R.T. Rybak told a joint state Senate committee today that building a Vikings stadium on the old stadium site would cost $215 million less than any other proposed site. Additionally, he spoke of the infrastructure already is in place.
Another week, another Vikings stadium proposal.
Pat Borzi breaks down the latest ambitious plan.
Minneapolis’ mysterious third stadium site plan spearheaded by Downtown Council
The mysterious third site in Minneapolis for a proposed Vikings stadium — behind the Basilica of St. Mary along Linden Avenue — will come into clearer focus next month.
Dayton and Koch 'open' to Legacy money for Vikes stadium
Today in political waffling, Dayton is keeping his options open.
Seimone Augustus and guard Lindsay Whalen in Tuesday’s parade.
This is what three second-half meltdowns will do to a Vikings fan.
You think the second half of the jersey burned or just flamed out?
Last night was ‘Star Wars Night’ at Target Field.
Wherein the Twins admit that Obi-Wan Kenobi is their only hope after all. All your base are belong to us.
For Donovan McNabb, no consolation
The prospects for a new Viking era resounded, but McNabb’s debut in purple was a dud.
Minnesota Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson struggles for control of the ball in the Aug. 26 game against the Silver Stars. (MinnPost photo by Craig Lassig.)
Results-oriented Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve taking the team to new heights
Max with pro-wrestler Baron Von Rashke
Timberwolves star Mike “Beast-Mode” Beasley does his best Hulk impression and pushes a trash talker in the face.
In reality, it’s only a “tough decision” because neither Butera nor Rivera have played well enough to warrant sticking around, in which case “Stub your toe or get a paper cut?” is also a “tough decision.
Is there a future for the Vikings in Minnesota?
Join Ted Mondale and MinnPost journalist Jay Weiner at Hell’s Kitchen to talk about the proposed stadium and what it means for Minnesota.
When: Monday, May 16, 2011, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
What’s included: Lots of great food, coffee and a cash bar.
How much: $15 for MinnPost donors and young professionals, $25 for others.
Buy your tickets by Wednesday, May 11.
