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Vikings start preseason against Bengals tonight
The Minnesota Vikings begin their preseason tonight against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Former Gophers swimmer David Plummer wins Olympic bronze
The 30-year-old is the first Gophers swimmer to win an Olympic medal.
Minneapolis native Kalmoe to row in Olympic finals
Minneapolis native Megan Kalmoe's women's quad sculls rowing team has advanced to the finals in the Rio Olympics.
Schedule favorable for Gophers football
The Minnesota Gophers football team starts training camp for the upcoming season Friday. It marks the first for head coach Tracy Claeys.
U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps will be the flag bearer in the opening ceremony at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Tracking Olympians with Minnesota ties in Rio
The opening ceremony is set for this Friday night.
Minnesota Olympic track cycler preps for Rio
Kelly Catlin of Arden Hills picked up the sport only a few years ago.
Vikings sign Zimmer to long-term deal as season begins
The signing comes as the team's training camp starts in Mankato with the first practices happening Friday.
Minnesota Twins looking ahead to replace GM
The Minnesota Twins are looking for a new executive vice president to oversee the team's personnel decisions.