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Cook, Vikings wear down Washington 19-9 for 4th straight win

Cook, Vikings wear down Washington 19-9 for 4th straight win

Dalvin Cook had 171 total yards and the game's only touchdown, helping Kirk Cousins beat his old team on the first try and carrying the Vikings to a 19-9 victory over Washington on Thursday night.
by The Associated Press

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Chants, signs opposed to Washington team name greet fans outside U.S. Bank Stadium

Chants, signs opposed to Washington team name greet fans outside U.S. Bank Stadium

Hundreds of people — including many from Native American tribes — gathered in downtown Minneapolis Thursday to protest the name of the Washington, D.C.’s NFL franchise, known as the Redskins for more than a century.
by Matt Sepic and Nina Moini

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Former UMD coach levels new lawsuits

Former UMD coach levels new lawsuits

Former women's running coach Joanna Warmington alleges UMD waited for a Shannon Miller verdict before turning its attention to removing her.

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Washington's NFL team returns to MN amid demands it drop offensive mascot

Washington's NFL team returns to MN amid demands it drop offensive mascot

Opponents of the “Redskins” team name say they’ll rally Thursday ahead of the Vikings game in Minneapolis. In an essay, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, calls it a dehumanizing stereotype.
by Tim Nelson

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Pay plan proposed for Minnesota college athletes

Crafted after recent California legislation, the bill would allow college athletes to earn compensation for their names, images and likenesses.
by Tim Pugmire

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Wolves’ Gorgui Dieng creates his legacy through Senegal charity work

Wolves’ Gorgui Dieng creates his legacy through Senegal charity work

While many NBA players spend their free time resting and training, Gorgui Dieng is working on his foundation that’s focused on improving the quality of life for children in Senegal.
by Cody Nelson

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'A special relationship': Fans are part of the game as Loons host first playoff match

'A special relationship': Fans are part of the game as Loons host first playoff match

"We’re not just sitting here watching the game — we are part of the game,” said Minnesota United fan Charlie Callaghan. “The team will feed off of what we’re doing, up here, making our noise, and we feed off of what they’re doing.”
by Dan Kraker

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Cousins has 4 TD passes as Vikings surge past Lions

Cousins has 4 TD passes as Vikings surge past Lions

Kirk Cousins matched a career high with four touchdown passes, leading the surging Minnesota Vikings to a 42-30 win over the slumping Detroit Lions on Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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