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February 10, 2017 8:41 AM

Minnesota Twins start spring training next week

Believe it or not, pitchers and catchers for the Minnesota Twins report to spring training in Florida on Monday. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about what the Twins have done to improve the team after last year's record-setting futility.

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February 7, 2017 8:01 PM

From the archives: Story of 1992 Super Bowl protest could have been written today

When Super Bowl XXVI was held at the Metrodome in 1992, it drew thousands of protesters who objected to the nickname of one of the teams playing in the game.

by MPR News Staff

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February 7, 2017 9:32 AM

Auditor: agency breached ethics in using Vikings stadium suites

The agency that runs U.S. Bank Stadium made ethically questionable use of the stadium luxury suites it controls. One key Minnesota lawmaker says the report should cost the agency's chair her job.

by Tim Nelson

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February 6, 2017 11:36 AM

Countdown to Super Bowl 2018: Minnesota takes the ball

Super Bowl 51 is over, and preparation for the next game, which is coming to U.S. Bank Stadium next February, has begun.

by Tim Nelson

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February 6, 2017 9:23 AM

Ray Christensen, voice of the Gophers, has died

Christensen, who died Sunday night at the age of 92.

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February 5, 2017 9:45 PM

In a comeback for the ages, New England Patriots win Super Bowl LI

After three quarters, you would have been forgiven for thinking the game was a rout by the Atlanta Falcons. Then, the Patriots clawed back to win the first overtime game in Super Bowl history.

by Colin Dwyer

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February 5, 2017 7:03 AM

Super Bowl LI, by the numbers ... and one notable numeral

In case you're feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the hubbub swirling about the big game, here are a few nice, clean numbers to hang onto. And that includes a reunion with Roman numerals.

by Colin Dwyer

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February 3, 2017 7:07 PM

Gopher football players get mixed results from university panel

The U of M panel that heard the case of alleged involvement by 10 football players in a sexual assault on campus has upheld recommended punishment for five of them and overturned or reduced discipline for the other half.

by Associated Press

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February 3, 2017 8:57 AM

Timberwolves take on Pistons in Detroit

The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Pistons tonight in Detroit. The Super Bowl will be played in Houston on Sunday, but that's not the only football news in these parts.

by Cathy Wurzer