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Minnesota man attempts a climbing first on remote Canadian peak

Minnesota man attempts a climbing first on remote Canadian peak

Lonnie Dupre and climbing partner Pascale Marceau will try ascending Canada's Mount Lucania in what could become the first summit of the remote peak during winter.
by Cody Nelson

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Gionta named captain as U.S. unveils Olympic roster

Two players from Minnesota made the cut. Tony Granato, who played at the 1988 Olympics and now coaches at Wisconsin, will be behind the bench in South Korea.
by Associated Press

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Former Wisconsin-Stout standout killed in Costa Rica crash

Amanda Geissler was a guide for Backroads, the adventure travel company that organized a tour connected to the flight. She was a point guard at Wisconsin-Stout from 2003-07.
by Associated Press

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Vikings get to 13-3 for playoff bye by beating Bears 23-10

Vikings get to 13-3 for playoff bye by beating Bears 23-10

The Vikings enter the NFC playoffs with a bye for only the fourth time since the current format began in 1990. They'll host one of the wild-card round winners on Jan. 13 or 14.
by Associated Press

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NFL changes concussion protocol after Savage incident

NFL changes concussion protocol after Savage incident

Among the changes is the addition of an expert watching games from a central location with the authority to alert sideline medical teams to look into an incident.
by The Associated Press

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Vikings expected to easily secure bye in playoffs

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke to Star Tribune digital sports editor Howard Sinker about the Minnesota Vikings and whether they could make it to the Super Bowl.
by Phil Picardi

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Liberia elects soccer star George Weah its next president

Liberia elects soccer star George Weah its next president

For the first time in 70 years, the country will transfer power from one elected president to another. Many Liberians identify with Weah, who grew up poor before becoming a top striker in Europe.

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Purple pride or Packer payback? Vikes and Green Bay Saturday night

Purple pride or Packer payback? Vikes and Green Bay Saturday night

The playoff-bound Vikings want to beat the Packers to help secure home field advantage. The Packers want revenge. And it'll be freezing. Here's a quick look at what's coming.
by Phil Picardi

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