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Vikings hire Browns executive Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as GM

Vikings hire Browns executive Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as GM

The Minnesota Vikings have hired Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as their general manager, taking an innovative turn with a Ivy League-educated data expert from Cleveland's front office who once worked on Wall Street.
by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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AP source: Vikings hire Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as GM

AP source: Vikings hire Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as GM

According to a person with knowledge of the process, the Minnesota Vikings have hired Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as their general manager. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Vikings had not yet announced the decision. 
by The Associated Press

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Edwards has 40 points, Timberwolves down Blazers 109-107

Edwards has 40 points, Timberwolves down Blazers 109-107

Anthony Edwards had 40 points, including 14 points in the fourth quarter, and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-107 on Tuesday night.
by The Associated Press

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50 years ago, Gophers game ended in legendary brawl

Fifty years ago, Ohio State was ranked the six best college basketball team in the country, and the Gophers were 10 places behind them, at No. 16. Minnesota’s new coach, Bill Musselman, was an Ohio native, apparently stoking the rivalry between the two teams.
by Tim Nelson

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'Big Papi' David Ortiz elected to Hall of Fame

'Big Papi' David Ortiz elected to Hall of Fame

David Ortiz was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first turn on the ballot, while steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were denied entry to Cooperstown in their final year under consideration by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. 
by The Associated Press

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Wild match franchise goals record in 8-2 win vs Canadiens

Wild match franchise goals record in 8-2 win vs Canadiens

The Minnesota Wild matched their franchise record for goals in an 8-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Connor Dewar got his first career goal and added an assist when Nico Sturm scored 22 seconds later to help the Wild break open the game in the second period. 
by The Associated Press

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Finding the 'happy bubble': Mental health key for Olympians

Finding the 'happy bubble': Mental health key for Olympians

Recent revelations about the stresses athletes face have helped the public see athletes as human beings who go through ups and downs, just like everyone else. It also helped athletes feel more comfortable about sharing their mental health challenges. 
by The Associated Press

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Vintage winter ride recalls snowmobile glory days

Vintage winter ride recalls snowmobile glory days

A father and son from Fargo are riding vintage snowmobiles 500 miles across Minnesota. The duo are raising money for charity and drawing attention to the International 500 — a snowmobile race from Winnipeg to St. Paul that was a big part of the St. Paul Winter Carnival decades ago.
by Dan Gunderson

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