By Sophia Miller
Minnesota Wild’s Multimedia Network: What We Know
The Minnesota Wild are embarking on a major shift in how fans will watch their games. Starting this season, the team will operate its own multimedia television network, producing and distributing broadcasts of all regular season contests that are not nationally televised. This includes full control over production, marketing, and sales responsibilities. This builds on their existing Wild Audio Network, podcasts, and social reach.
Games will be available via cable, satellite, streaming services, and over-the-air channels. Details about streaming options, pricing and channel locations will be released before the season begins. Fans should keep an eye out for announcements so you know where to catch the action. New voices in the booth include long-time favorites and fresh faces alike covering play-by-play, analysis, and pre/postgame shows.
Dylan Larkin Trade Buzz
Fans in the Twin Cities have a name on their radar: Dylan Larkin. The Detroit Red Wings captain has requested a trade, and among the teams on his list is the Wild. Observers suggest Minnesota could be among the frontrunners should a deal materialize. No official offer has been confirmed yet, but speculation is growing both for what such a move could mean for the team’s center depth and how it might reshape their roster philosophy.
Stillwater High School: Fall Sports Registration Is Open
Over in our hometown, Stillwater Area High School is preparing for a full fall athletics slate, with registration now open and first practices beginning mid-August. JV and varsity football start with fall practice sessions on August 17, while most other fall sports like girls and boys soccer, volleyball, cross country, and cheerleading kick off shortly after that.
Students should make sure they have their Sports Qualifying Physical Exam (SQPE) on file—it’s required, and valid for three years. Modified sports, and programs for younger grades, also have scheduled start dates. No matter the outcome on the national stage, it’s a strong time to be a fan at the high school level.
How These Threads Connect
What ties all this together is access and opportunity. Whether you follow the Wild or the Ponies, new ways to engage with sports—from TV broadcasts to youth participation—are emerging. Watch party locations may become new gathering spots; kids in sports are getting more visibility; and community support matters now more than ever.
What to Watch For
- Announcements on how to stream and watch Wild games in 2026-27.
- If Dylan Larkin ends up in a Wild sweater, what line he’ll slot into and the trade cost.
- Stillwater HS fall sports schedules, key parent meetings, and last-chance registration dates.