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Historic esports event comes to Minneapolis

Professional video game competitions, or esports, are the fastest growing segment of the sports entertainment industry. The Wilf family, owners of the Minnesota Vikings, are getting into esports by starting a Twin Cities-based franchise in the Call of Duty league. The team’s first match will be held Jan. 24-26 at the Minneapolis Armory.
by Jim Bickal and Angela Davis

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Lynx star Maya Moore opts to stay on hiatus from WNBA in '20

Lynx star Maya Moore opts to stay on hiatus from WNBA in '20

Minnesota Lynx star Maya Moore will sit out a second straight WNBA season to continue her push for criminal justice reform. Moore first told The New York Times of her decision to stay off the court for 2020. She says she's not ready to retire.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota taking steps to boost lagging sales of cross-country ski pass

Minnesota taking steps to boost lagging sales of cross-country ski pass

A state fund to help maintain cross-country ski trails has been running low on money as ski pass sales have declined in recent years. Increasing the cost of the pass and informing skiers how the funds are used may be reversing the trend.
by Matt Mikus

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Gophers' Pitts says she's transferring amid suspension

Gophers' Pitts says she's transferring amid suspension

Minnesota leading scorer Destiny Pitts said Thursday she is transferring after the Gophers suspended her for unspecified “conduct unbecoming a member of the team.”
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Twins finalize 3-year, $30M contract with Sanó

Twins finalize 3-year, $30M contract with Sanó

Miguel Sanó’s tenure with Minnesota has flashed all the potential the Twins envisioned when they started scouting him as a 13-year-old in the Dominican Republic.
by The Associated Press

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WNBA's 8-year labor deal to hike average salary to $130,000

WNBA's 8-year labor deal to hike average salary to $130,000

The WNBA and its union announced a tentative eight-year labor deal Tuesday that will allow top players to earn more than $500,000 while the average annual compensation will surpass six figures for the first time.
by The Associated Press

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Zimmer, Vikings aim to get over hump with changes inevitable

Zimmer, Vikings aim to get over hump with changes inevitable

The Minnesota Vikings are still trying to figure out how to get over the hump in the NFL playoffs after a third appearance in six years under coach Mike Zimmer. His first offseason priority will be to fill out his staff.
by The Associated Press

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