Timberwolves Snag Dunn

The Minnesota Timberwolves have selected Providence point guard Kris Dunn with the fifth overall draft pick.

No Sweep For Minnesota

Struggling Freddy Galvis homered and drove in a career-high five runs to help the Philadelphia Phillies end a nine-game losing streak, beating the Minnesota Twins 7-3 Thursday.

Twins Sign Top Pick

The Minnesota Twins have signed first-round draft pick Alex Kirilloff, a corner outfielder from Pennsylvania they acquired with the 15th overall selection.

Chanticleers Advance On

Light-hitting David Parrett had three RBIs in his first College World Series start and Coastal Carolina converted three Texas Tech errors into six unearned runs in a 7-5 victory that eliminated the Red Raiders on Thursday night.

Royals Dump Infante

Veteran infielder Omar Infante cleared waivers Thursday and became a free agent.

Northern, SMSU In Spotlight

NCAA Division II has announced regular-season nationally televised football games that will be carried on ESPN3, WatchESPN and the American Sports Network.

More Time Allowed for Trade Mission From Nebraska to China

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development is allowing a little more time for businesses and others to commit to a trade mission to China this fall.

SCOTUS Upholds Minnesota Breath Test Law

The U-S Supreme Court has upheld a Minnesota state law that makes it a crime for drivers to refuse a breath test.

Minnesota Sees Effort to Investigate Use of “Granny Cams”

A special working group has started looking into legal issues surrounding the use of so-called “granny cams” in care facilities in Minnesota.

New Limits to Prescription Pain Killers Coming to Nebraska

New limits on prescription pain killers will be in place for Nebraskans beginning this fall.