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Vikings release wide receiver, Minnesota native Adam Thielen

Vikings release wide receiver, Minnesota native Adam Thielen

The release of Thielen, a Detroit Lakes native who played for Minnesota State University Mankato, follows the exit of linebacker Eric Kendricks as the team works to remake its roster and manage the NFL’s salary cap.
by MPR News Staff

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Wild beat Jets 4-2, extend points streak to 11 games

Wild beat Jets 4-2, extend points streak to 11 games

Marc-Andre Fleury made 46 saves and the Minnesota Wild extended their points streak to 11 games with a 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets. Marcus Foligno had a goal and assist, and Frederick Gaudreau, Ryan Hartman and Mason Shaw also scored for the Wild. 
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Wild host Pride Night, but without Pride jerseys during warmups

Minnesota Wild host Pride Night, but without Pride jerseys during warmups

The sports news website The Athletic reported the team had been scheduled to wear Pride jerseys during pregame warmups Tuesday in a show of support for LGBTQ people as the team had done in March 2022 for its first Pride Night.
by MPR News Staff and The Associated Press

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Vikings release veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks

Vikings release veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks

Kendricks is an eight-year veteran and has played his entire career with Minnesota. He led the team in tackles the past two seasons. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2019, and was the team's nominee for the NFL’s Walter Payton off-field service award in 2020.
by Tim Nelson

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Women's Big Ten tourney in Minneapolis sets attendance record

Women's Big Ten tourney in Minneapolis sets attendance record

This year marked the first time since 2015 that the tournament took place outside of Indianapolis, and a lot of fans turned out to see the games. Before the record-breaking crowds at the final game, ticket sales broke records for first day and quarterfinal attendance, too.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Anthony Edwards scores 27 points, Timberwolves edge Kings

Anthony Edwards scores 27 points, Timberwolves edge Kings

Anthony Edwards scored 27 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat Sacramento 138-134 on Saturday night to snap the Kings’ winning streak at five games.
by The Associated Press

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Gustavsson gets 2nd shutout as Wild beat Flames 3-0

Gustavsson gets 2nd shutout as Wild beat Flames 3-0

Joel Eriksson Ek and Matt Boldy each had a goal and an assist, and Filip Gustavsson stopped 31 shots for his second shutout of the season as the Minnesota Wild beat the Calgary Flames 3-0 on Saturday night for their fourth straight win.
by The Associated Press

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