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Vikings secure playoff spot after Packers win Sunday, passing attack is as potent as ever
The Minnesota Vikings put Jordan Addison to work when the Chicago Bears were busy keeping Justin Jefferson quiet last month. The Bears will face another test in their rematch in Minnesota on Monday night. The Vikings are 11-2 and on a six-game winning streak. The Bears are 4-9 with seven consecutive losses.
New 100-kilometer ski race scheduled for northern Minnesota this winter
The new 100-kilometer Ski North Ultra scheduled for later this winter along the North Shore of Lake Superior will be the longest race specifically for cross country skiers in the region.
Kirill Kaprizov scores twice to lead the Wild past the Flyers 4-1
Kirill Kaprizov scored twice to reach 20 goals for the season as the Minnesota Wild beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1. Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi also scored, and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 20 of 21 shots he faced as the Wild — at least temporarily — took the league lead in points with 44.
UK hockey team retires Adam Johnson's No. 47 to honor Minnesotan who died after neck cut
Adam Johnson made as big an impression off the ice as he did on it for the Nottingham Panthers. The U.K. hockey team officially retired Johnson’s No. 47 jersey on Saturday in tribute to the Minnesotan who died after his neck was cut by an opponent’s skate.
Former Viking Randy Moss reveals cancer diagnosis, 6-hour surgery
Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss says he is being treated for cancer and is recovering from major surgery. In an appearance on Instagram Live on Friday, Moss introduced himself as a cancer survivor and thanked his “prayer warriors” for their support. 
Timberwolves beat Lakers 97-87, picking up fifth win in last six games
Anthony Edwards scored 23 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Lakers 97-87. Julius Randle added 21 points and Jaden McDaniels scored 18 for Minnesota, which won for the fifth time in six games.
LeBron James is out for Friday's game against Timberwolves. What’s in his future?
LeBron James was starring in Las Vegas at this time last year, the headline attraction while he and the Los Angeles Lakers were about to win the inaugural version of the event now known as the NBA Cup.