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Rodgers, Packers roll past Vikings in largely empty stadium

Rodgers, Packers roll past Vikings in largely empty stadium

Aaron Rodgers took full advantage of the young cornerbacks and the largely empty stadium in Minnesota, beginning his 13th season as Green Bay's starting quarterback by passing for 364 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Packers past the Vikings on Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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Vikings sign RB Dalvin Cook to 5-year, $63M extension

Vikings sign RB Dalvin Cook to 5-year, $63M extension

The Minnesota Vikings signed running back Dalvin Cook to a five-year, $63 million contract extension Saturday, giving their dual-threat star some security the day before the season opener.
by The Associated Press

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MN high school league relying on member schools to help with budget gap

The Minnesota State High School League is looking to its member schools to fill a hole in its budget. COVID-19 has upended the league’s traditional reliance on state tournaments for revenue.
by Cathy Wurzer and Britta Greene

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U drops men's track, tennis, gymnastics; cites need to cut costs, COVID-19

U drops men's track, tennis, gymnastics; cites need to cut costs, COVID-19

The University of Minnesota will end men’s indoor and outdoor track and field, men’s gymnastics and men’s tennis as it slashes costs to ease losses from the COVID-19 pandemic and the Big Ten’s move to postpone football.
by MPR News Staff

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Now that NFL supports Colin Kaepernick's fight, what's next

Now that NFL supports Colin Kaepernick's fight, what's next

Four years later, the NFL admitted it was wrong and said it now supports Colin Kaepernick in his fight against racial injustice, encouraging players to take a stand — or a knee — for the cause. What happens next?
by The Associated Press

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Source: Adrian Peterson agrees to 1-year deal with Detroit Lions

Source: Adrian Peterson agrees to 1-year deal with Detroit Lions

Former Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson has agreed to a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions, a person with knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press.
by The Associated Press

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Washington releases Adrian Peterson, turns to young backs

Washington releases Adrian Peterson, turns to young backs

The team announced the stunning move Friday, less than 36 hours before NFL rosters must be trimmed to the 53-man limit and nine days before the start of the regular season.
by The Associated Press

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