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Listen: What to expect in Sunday's big Vikings-Eagles game
Sunday's game against the Eagles could be all over the map for the Vikings who have proven they can still surprise their fans.
The NFL superstar next door: Detroit Lakes embraces Vikings' Thielen
Adam Thielen's high school coaches -- and the kids who played backyard football with him -- aren't surprised he's become an elite NFL wide receiver. They also say he's still the same guy from northwestern Minnesota.
Russian athletes withdraw from competition when drug testers arrive
More than 30 athletes that were to compete at the Siberian Indoor Championships last weekend suddenly pulled out of the event claiming various illnesses.
Minnesota Twins hire retired Justin Morneau as assistant
The team said Wednesday Morneau will become the fourth former Twins player from his generation to get the job, joining Michael Cuddyer, Torii Hunter and LaTroy Hawkins.
Duluth native C.J. Ham took the long road to Vikings' backfield
A 2011 graduate of Duluth Denfeld High School, C.J. Ham is starting to make a name for himself as an undrafted small-school player from Minnesota who's found success in the NFL.
Embrace the 'Bold North' in Minneapolis for Super Bowl
Minneapolis is the northernmost city to host a Super Bowl. Tourism officials are making the most of that as they prepare to welcome visitors to the "Bold North." Here's a look at some things to do for those who have never been to Minnesota.
Resilient Vikings have taken their cue from Zimmer
From peers around the league to players in the locker room to people up and down the organization, there's a strong sentiment that Zimmer has earned this, too, pulling within one win of a Super Bowl appearance.
Gymnastics doctor's victims speak, as Simone Biles says she was also abused
Women began speaking in court on Tuesday about the devastating impact of abuse at the hands of sports doctor and admitted sexual assaulter Larry Nassar. The list of accusers is growing longer.
Minneapolis improves connectivity to prepare for Super Bowl
Efforts to improve connectivity in preparation for the Super Bowl began more than a year ago. Major wireless carriers have been working to boost small-cell and other technologies to increase wireless capacity.