A wild ride for Minnesota sports fans

Marco Scandella
Minnesota Wild defenseman Marco Scandella (6) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the game-winning goal on Winnipeg Jets goalie Michael Hutchinson during overtime of an NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. The Wild won 4-3 in overtime.
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Sports fans in Minnesota have had more than their share of ups and downs.

Consider, the Vikings' 21-13 loss to the Chicago Bears in Chicago yesterday. However, the Minnesota Wild won their most recent game.

On the college scene, the University of Minnesota Golden Gopher men's hockey team were swept in Duluth. But, a couple of small colleges are having major success.

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the highs and the lows.

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