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November 3, 2019 6:04 PM

Vikings' high-powered offense grounded in Kansas City

The Minnesota Vikings should have felt good about their chances against Kansas City on Sunday, especially when their high-scoring offense got the ball back with a lead midway through the fourth quarter. But everything unraveled in spectacular fashion.

by The Associated Press

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November 1, 2019 5:16 PM

Minnesota siblings finish NYC marathon as rare duo team

Sunny Klein and her brother Joe Sommers, who uses a wheelchair, crossed the finish line at the New York City Marathon an hour faster than they had hoped — at just over 5 hours. “It's easy to run when I get to be the legs for someone that's so inspiring,” said Klein.

by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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October 31, 2019 12:53 AM

Nationals beat Astros 6-2 to win the 2019 World Series

The Nats were handcuffed by Houston starter Zack Greinke who gave up only 2 hits in six innings. Washington scored all six runs in the last three innings.

by Richard Gonzales

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October 30, 2019 3:34 PM

Environmentalists push Minnesota to ban lead bullets, tackle over health concerns

“We all know that lead is bad for people, it’s bad for wildlife. It’s just not something that should be voluntarily introduced to our environment by hunters and fishermen and others,” the petition author says.

by Cody Nelson

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October 29, 2019 6:32 PM

Cruz's $12 million option for next season exercised by Twins

Nelson Cruz's $12 million option for next season has been exercised by the Minnesota Twins.

by The Associated Press

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October 29, 2019 4:02 PM

Vikings S Jayron Kearse faces gun, drunken driving charges

Vikings safety Jayron Kearse has been charged with multiple gun and alcohol counts after authorities say he was driving while impaired and had a loaded gun in his car.

by The Associated Press

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October 29, 2019 1:28 PM

NCAA board approves athlete compensation for image, likeness

The NCAA and its member schools now must figure out how to allow athletes to profit while still maintaining rules regarding amateurism. The board asked each of the NCAA's three divisions to create the necessary new rules beginning immediately and have them in place no later than January 2021.

by The Associated Press

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October 28, 2019 6:56 PM

Vikings' Jayron Kearse apologizes for weekend arrest

Jayron Kearse returned to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday following his weekend arrest on suspicion of driving while impaired and with a loaded gun and apologized to the team and fans.

by The Associated Press

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October 28, 2019 3:43 PM

DNR sees lots to like after first statewide youth deer hunt

After a decade of declining deer hunter numbers, this year’s youth hunt gave DNR wildlife managers a glimmer of hope. Nearly 30,000 kids took to the woods to hunt deer over MEA weekend — a huge increase over last year.

by John Enger