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Major League Volleyball is coming to Minnesota in 2027. Officials announced Tuesday Grand Casino Arena, currently home of the Minnesota Wild and PWHL's Minnesota Frost, will be the home site for League One Volleyball Minnesota. Wild Owner Craig Leipold will be the majority owner and principal investor. Minority investors include Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly, Matt Mithun, a part-owner of Minnesota United FC, Cara Mulder, owner of Prinsbank and Chuck Runyon and Dave Mortensen, co-founders of Anytime Fitness, with transaction support from K Sports Advisory.

Timberwolves players Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo react from the locker room after a 120-96 win over the Dallas Mavericks Monday night at Target Center.

Jaden McDaniels had 23 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat a short-handed Dallas Mavericks squad 120-96 Monday night at Target Center. After the game, McDaniels caught up with FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell spoke with reporters on Monday at TCO Performance Center after watching the tape from a 19-17 loss to the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Minnesota drops to 4-6, and just 1-4 at home this season, with seven games left.

University of Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck spoke with reporters on Monday at Athletes Village. The Gophers are 6-4 on the season after a 42-13 loss at No. 8-ranked Oregon Friday night. This week, the Gophers face Northwestern at Wrigley Field on Saturday. Fleck, who grew up near Chicago, talked about growing up a Cubs fan and playing at the historic venue.

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson spoke from the locker room after Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings fall to 4-6, and are just 1-4 at home this season.

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy speaks with reporters after throwing for 150 yards, two interceptions and one touchdown in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell spoke with reporters after Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings fell to 4-6 on the season, 1-4 at home and it's their first division loss of the year.

Vikings players Theo Jackson, Dallas Turner, T.J. Hockenson, Isaiah Rodgers, Harrison Smith, Josh Metellus and Blake Cashman react from the locker room after a 19-17 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings fall to 4-6 on the season, and 1-4 at home.