In a region known for its flat topography, one area diverges from the norm.
The sale of all beer with alcohol at the eight World Cup stadiums was banned Friday, only two days before the soccer tournament is set to start.
Highlights: Winona State gets a rematch with Bemidji State and Northwestern goes to St. John's after going undefeated in the UMAC — and winless in nonconference games.
Sidney Crosby scored twice and assisted on two others for the Penguins, who handed the Wild their third consecutive loss to kick off a seven-game homestand. "There's different components of our game going sideways," coach Dean Evason said.
Mara Braun, who hit a game-winning three-pointer Sunday against Lehigh, missed Thursday's game with a lower leg injury.