MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis will soon be home to a major league Quidditch team, a sport inspired by the "Harry Potter" book series that's gaining popularity among Muggles around the world.

Major League Quidditch in December announced the creation of a franchise expansion team in Minneapolis, Minnesota Public Radio reported . The team will hold tryouts in April and go on to compete in the league's north division, which includes Indianapolis and Detroit.

Quidditch began as an intramural sport at a handful of high schools and colleges. Now, more than 500 teams in 39 countries try to emulate th...