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The NFL superstar next door: Detroit Lakes embraces Vikings' Thielen

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.
by Dan Gunderson

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Russian athletes withdraw from competition when drug testers arrive

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.

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Minnesota Twins hire retired Justin Morneau as assistant

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.
by The Associated Press

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Duluth native C.J. Ham took the long road to Vikings' backfield

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.
by Dan Kraker

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Embrace the 'Bold North' in Minneapolis for Super Bowl

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.
by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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Resilient Vikings have taken their cue from Zimmer

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.
by The Associated Press

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Gymnastics doctor's victims speak, as Simone Biles says she was also abused

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.
by Vanessa Romo

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Minneapolis improves connectivity to prepare for Super Bowl

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.
by The Associated Press

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Olympic champ Simone Biles says she was abused by doctor

Olympic champ Simone Biles says she was abused by doctor

Like her Olympic teammates, Biles detailed abuse by Larry Nassar that he disguised as treatment. "It is not normal to receive any type of treatment from a trusted team physician and refer to it horrifyingly as the 'special' treatment," Biles wrote.
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