The big sports stories of 2009

The Metrodome at sunset
This year, the Minnesota Twins played their final game in the Metrodome. Next year, they will play at Target Field.
Photo courtesy of MSFC

Sports analyst Howard Sinker joins Midday in the studio for our traditional New Year's sports show. Sinker looks back at the sports stories of 2009, and ahead to next year.

The show begins with a live report from MPR reporter Tom Scheck about Gov. Pawlenty's response to a court ruling that undermines Pawlenty's unallotment authority.

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