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P.J. Fleck is leading candidate for next Gopher football coach

P.J. Fleck is leading candidate for next Gopher football coach

The big story over at the University of Minnesota is the fate of the Golden Gopher football team, which appears to be in the final stages of hiring a new head coach, after Tracy Claeys was fired earlier this week.

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U football players' sexual conduct tests burdens of proof

U football players' sexual conduct tests burdens of proof

The very public sexual assault investigations into some members of the University of Minnesota football team last month showed the clear differences between campus and criminal investigations.
by Peter Cox

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University of Minnesota disciplinary hearing: Here's how it works

University of Minnesota disciplinary hearing: Here's how it works

Ten suspended University of Minnesota football players accused of sexually assaulting a student could face disciplinary hearings this month. The panel of faculty, students and staff will decide guilt and any punishment. Here's what to expect.
by MPR News Staff

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Coyle: 'We'll move quickly' on hiring new football coach

Coyle: 'We'll move quickly' on hiring new football coach

The U's athletic director said he has been in this situation before at Syracuse and Boise State. Regents Chair Dean Johnson said he expects a hire soon.
by Peter Cox

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Tweet alone didn't cost Claeys his job, Coyle says

Tweet alone didn't cost Claeys his job, Coyle says

"I think some of the events over the past few weeks underscored some of the concerns and some of the things I've been seeing with that program," the U's athletic director said.
by Matt Sepic

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Peterson says he'd consider pay cut with Vikings

Peterson says he'd consider pay cut with Vikings

Carrying an $18 million salary cap hit on his contract for 2017, Adrian Peterson is uncertain to come back at his age with the team's other needs.
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Pipeline protesters unfurl banner during Vikings game

Pipeline protesters unfurl banner during Vikings game

During Sunday's Vikings game, pipeline protesters hung a banner from the rafters in U.S. Bank Stadium with the bank's logo and the message, 'DIVEST and #NODAPL.'
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Minnesota Wild continue winning streak

In sports the Minnesota Wild beat the New York Islanders 6 to 4 last night for their 12th straight win, extending a franchise record.
by Phil Picardi

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