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College football: Four-time cancer survivor O'Brien gets in the game for Gophers
It was a moment Casey O'Brien dreamed about, but thought might never occur. The Minnesota walk-on, a four-time cancer survivor, made his first collegiate appearance Saturday in the Golden Gophers' victory over Rutgers.
Vikings-Lions preview: Can Minnesota keep rolling as it returns to NFC North play?
After two weeks of victories outside the NFC North, the Minnesota Vikings aim to solidify their standing in the division on Sunday as they travel to take on the Detroit Lions.
College football: Johnnies rally to beat rival Tommies in 'bittersweet' game for fans
St. John's rallied to a big win over St. Thomas on Saturday before a sellout crowd at St. Paul's Allianz Field. But what's to come of the long-standing, spirited rivalry between the two Minnesota schools? That remains up in the air.
Soccer and football cleats invade Allianz Field. Will the playing surface survive?
Minnesota United hosts its first MLS playoff game Sunday against Los Angeles Galaxy. Prior to that, the St. Thomas/Saint John’s college football rivalry game will be played at Allianz Field, leaving many fans to wonder how the field will hold up.