St. Paul native Suni Lee inspires Hmong community at Olympic Trials
After St. Paul native Suni Lee came in second behind superstar gymnast Simone Biles at the U.S. Olympic Trials, she is scheduled to become the first Hmong American to ever compete at the Olympics. Now, her local fans are cheering even louder.
After St. Paul native Suni Lee came in second behind superstar gymnast Simone Biles at the U.S. Olympic Trials, she is scheduled to become the first Hmong American to ever compete at the Olympics. Now, her local fans are cheering even louder.
5 Timberwolves representing other countries for Tokyo Olympics
Five Minnesota Timberwolves members, four players and one assistant coach, will be heading to the Olympics in Tokyo representing several countries.
Five Minnesota Timberwolves members, four players and one assistant coach, will be heading to the Olympics in Tokyo representing several countries.
Hometown gyms show pride for Olympic gymnasts Suni Lee, Grace McCallum
Olympic gymnasts Suni Lee and Grace McCallum's Minnesota gyms are excited to see homegrown talent make the Olympic roster.
Olympic gymnasts Suni Lee and Grace McCallum's Minnesota gyms are excited to see homegrown talent make the Olympic roster.
2 Minnesotans make U.S. Olympic women's gymnastics team
Not one, but two gymnasts from Minnesota will be representing Team USA on the women's gymnastics team in Tokyo at the Olympics in July.
Not one, but two gymnasts from Minnesota will be representing Team USA on the women's gymnastics team in Tokyo at the Olympics in July.
Minnesotan Shane Wiskus reflects on making U.S. Olympic men's gymnastics team
Shane Wiskus of Spring Park, Minnesota says he feels "amazing" to have made the U.S. Olympic men's gymnastics team after a tough year.
Shane Wiskus of Spring Park, Minnesota says he feels "amazing" to have made the U.S. Olympic men's gymnastics team after a tough year.
Former Gophers star gymnast earns spot on Olympic team
Former University of Minnesota gymnast Shane Wiskus earned a spot Saturday on Team USA.
Former University of Minnesota gymnast Shane Wiskus earned a spot Saturday on Team USA.
Cheryl Reeve: USA women’s basketball run ‘not talked about enough’
Cheryl Reeve, Sylvia Fowles and Napheesa Collier will represent the Minnesota Lynx on Team USA at next month's Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Cheryl Reeve, Sylvia Fowles and Napheesa Collier will represent the Minnesota Lynx on Team USA at next month's Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Japan's emperor is 'extremely worried' about Olympics amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The head of the Imperial Palace in Japan says Emperor Naruhito is “extremely worried” that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus.
The head of the Imperial Palace in Japan says Emperor Naruhito is “extremely worried” that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus.
Tokyo Olympics 2021: No alcohol or cheering allowed
According to event organizers, the Olympic Games will ban alcohol at venues and ask fans to refrain from cheering in a bid to prevent another surge of coronavirus infections in Japan.
According to event organizers, the Olympic Games will ban alcohol at venues and ask fans to refrain from cheering in a bid to prevent another surge of coronavirus infections in Japan.
Transgender weightlifter selected to compete at Tokyo Olympics
Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard from New Zealand will be the first transgender athlete to ever compete at an Olympic Games.
Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard from New Zealand will be the first transgender athlete to ever compete at an Olympic Games.
Tokyo Olympics to allow up to 10,000 local fans in venues
Toyko Olympics organizers have set a limit of 50% of capacity up to a maximum of 10,000 fans for all Olympic venues.
Toyko Olympics organizers have set a limit of 50% of capacity up to a maximum of 10,000 fans for all Olympic venues.
Tokyo Olympics: Japan’s top medical adviser says 'no fans' safest
Japan’s top medical adviser said the safest way to hold the Tokyo Olympics is without fans, seeming to put him at odds with organizers.
Japan’s top medical adviser said the safest way to hold the Tokyo Olympics is without fans, seeming to put him at odds with organizers.
Father reflects on Regan Smith's journey to Olympics
19-year-old Regan Smith has qualified for the Olympic Games, but her dad remembers how the journey all began.
19-year-old Regan Smith has qualified for the Olympic Games, but her dad remembers how the journey all began.
Regan Smith of Lakeville wins 100m backstroke, qualifies for Olympics
Regan Smith of Lakeville, Minnesota qualified for the Olympic Games in the 100m backstroke.
Regan Smith of Lakeville, Minnesota qualified for the Olympic Games in the 100m backstroke.
St. Paul gymnast shines with family support at U.S. Championships
Suni Lee from St. Paul soared to a second place finish at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships.
Suni Lee from St. Paul soared to a second place finish at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships.
Gymnast Simone Biles claims 7th US title, eyes Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles looks ready for Tokyo. So it seems, are the leading contenders vying to join the reigning world and Olympic gymnastics champion in Japan next month.
Simone Biles looks ready for Tokyo. So it seems, are the leading contenders vying to join the reigning world and Olympic gymnastics champion in Japan next month.
Olympic officials try to reassure athletes over coronavirus waiver
Olympic athletes are being asked to sign a waiver releasing Tokyo games organizers from liability for COVID-19 issues.
Olympic athletes are being asked to sign a waiver releasing Tokyo games organizers from liability for COVID-19 issues.
US warns Americans not to travel to Japan weeks before Tokyo Olympics
The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.
The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.
USA Luge looking for next generation of sliders in Duluth
The USA Luge team is looking for future Olympians in Minnesota this weekend during its annual slider search.
The USA Luge team is looking for future Olympians in Minnesota this weekend during its annual slider search.
USA Luge looking for next generation of sliders in Duluth
The summer Olympics are about two months away, but a unique winter Olympic sport is in Duluth this weekend looking for its next crop of talent.
The summer Olympics are about two months away, but a unique winter Olympic sport is in Duluth this weekend looking for its next crop of talent.