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Former 'Purple People Eater' raises awareness of what happens after football fame

Former 'Purple People Eater' raises awareness of what happens after football fame

Football hall-of-famer Carl Eller will be among the 66,000 fans watching Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. While he's in town, he's also helping to raise money and awareness for his fellow NFL retirees.
by Matt Sepic

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The out-of-towners go snowmobiling

They appeared to be sober, so they didn't get the experience exactly Minnesotan.
by Bob Collins

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Photos: Super Bowl draws kids, grandmas and everyone else to the party

Photos: Super Bowl draws kids, grandmas and everyone else to the party

It's not just celebrities enjoying the downtown vibe. Minnesotans are welcoming thousands of people to the state for the big game. Our photographers went out to check out who's joining in the fun.
by Judy Griesedieck, Evan Frost and Tom Baker

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Prayers are fine, but God probably doesn't care who wins

Prayers are fine, but God probably doesn't care who wins

There's sure to be lots of praying this weekend on both sides of the pigskin. But does God favor the Eagles or the Patriots?
by Tom Weber

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Can the NFL survive this season?

Can the NFL survive this season?

TV ratings are down. The pool of research on concussion is increasing and protests are deepening rifts between fans. Is the future of the NFL on shaky footing?
by Stephanie Curtis and Marcheta Fornoff

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Loving football in spite of concussion risk

Loving football in spite of concussion risk

Is new research in concussion detection and treatment changing how people play high-impact sports?
by Kerri Miller and Suzanne Pekow

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Super Bowl LII: Not our first rodeo

Minneapolis last hosted the Super Bowl in 1992. Star Tribune digital sports editor Howard Sinker covered that game - Super Bowl XXVI - and joined MPR's Cathy Wurzer for a chat about Minnesota's history with the Super Bowl.
by Cathy Wurzer

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