The region's "love for stucco" is unique in the Midwest, accounting for a large share of homes in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
On Thursday, the field was back-weighted with many of the best players going off in the last four round. Today, the morning rounds may be more interesting.
Coach Ben Johnson has no players seeking to leave. It's a dramatic change from the 10 players who left via the NCAA transfer portal after last season.
After Minnesota State Mankato gave up an early goal, the Mavericks tightened up their defense and turned loose their offense on the Gophers.
Second-year standout Anthony Edwards scored a new career-high 49 points, 27 of them after halftime. He shot 16-for-28 from the field, including 6-for-14 on three pointers.
The Wild will face the St. Louis Blues for the first time since a 6-4 defeat in the Winter Classic on New Year's Day.