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Finally, a Bears-Vikings finale in Minnesota with meaning

Finally, a Bears-Vikings finale in Minnesota with meaning

The Vikings, having already ceded the NFC North title to the Bears, have yet to secure a spot in the playoffs. The Bears could still improve their seed and snag that coveted first-round bye, if they win.
by Associated Press

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Fresh snow, full field for next weekend's Gunflint Mail Run sled dog race

Fresh snow, full field for next weekend's Gunflint Mail Run sled dog race

Last week's winter storm dumped two feet of snow on parts of Cook County in far northeastern Minnesota — just in time to ensure great trail conditions for the annual Gunflint Mail Run sled dog race.
by Andrew Krueger

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Twins sign Cruz, Vikings play for playoff spot

Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, answers our pressing sports questions.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Three years in, new turf sought for Vikings stadium

Three years in, new turf sought for Vikings stadium

The authority that operates the nearly 3-year-old U.S. Bank Stadium is ordering new artificial turf that it wants installed next spring.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota runs past Georgia Tech 34-10 in Quick Lane Bowl

Minnesota runs past Georgia Tech 34-10 in Quick Lane Bowl

Mohamed Ibrahim ran for career-high 224 yards and two touchdowns, leading Minnesota to a 34-10 victory over Georgia Tech on Wednesday night in the Quick Lane Bowl.
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Bad vibes: How hits to the head are transferred to the brain

Bad vibes: How hits to the head are transferred to the brain

A question about heading soccer balls inspired a series of experiments to understand how the brain changes shape when someone's head takes a hit.
by Jon Hamilton

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Vikings beat Lions 27-9, move closer to playoffs

Vikings beat Lions 27-9, move closer to playoffs

Kirk Cousins threw a 44-yard Hail Mary to Kyle Rudolph as time expired in the first half to put the Minnesota Vikings ahead and they beat the Detroit Lions 27-9 on Sunday, moving a step closer to playing in the postseason.
by Associated Press

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Athletic group benches ref who told wrestler to cut dreadlocks

Athletic group benches ref who told wrestler to cut dreadlocks

New Jersey's athletic association said Saturday that a referee who told a high school wrestler to cut his dreadlocks or forfeit, which drew ire from an Olympian, the state's governor and many others, won't be assigned to any matches until the incident is reviewed.
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