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December 9, 2016 8:57 AM

Gopher men's basketball on the upswing

It's a big time for sports in Minnesota Friday night.

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December 7, 2016 1:05 PM

Zimmer says his eye is 'good to go' after latest follow-up

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer has received further clearance to travel with the team this weekend, following surgery to repair a detached retina.

by Associated Press

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December 6, 2016 7:12 PM

MN United plans groundbreaking for new stadium despite uncertain state funding

Minnesota United, the Twin Cities' Major League Soccer team, is breaking ground on its new stadium on Monday. But a major piece of financing for the $150 million facility remains up in the air.

by Matt Sepic

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December 5, 2016 1:27 PM

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer returns after eye surgery

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer is back at work after eye surgery and expects to travel with the team for Sunday's game at Jacksonville.

by Associated Press

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December 2, 2016 8:42 AM

What are the chances the Vikings will make the playoffs?

The Minnesota Vikings nearly beat the NFL's best team, the Dallas Cowboys, but came up a little short last night. The final score was 17-15.

by MPR News Staff

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December 1, 2016 10:22 AM

Vikings: Zimmer won't coach Thursday game

The team is taking a day-by-day approach following Head Coach Mike Zimmer's emergency eye surgery Wednesday night, the team said. Special teams coordinator Mike Priefer will coach Thursday night's game against Dallas.

by MPR News Staff

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November 30, 2016 9:32 PM

Emergency eye surgery for Vikings' Zimmer; may not coach Thursday

The Minnesota Vikings said late Wednesday that Head Coach Mike Zimmer was headed for emergency eye surgery. The team has a plan in place if Zimmer is unable to coach Thursday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.

by Tim Nelson

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November 30, 2016 10:17 AM

Twins sign catcher Jason Castro for 3 years, $24.5 million

Castro, a first-round draft pick in 2008, is well-regarded for his ability to work with pitchers. He was an All-Star in 2013, when he hit a career-best .276 with 18 home runs.

by Associated Press

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November 30, 2016 12:00 AM

Are we in a new era of African-American athletic activism?

Sports, race, politics and social change. LeBron James, Colin Kaepernick, Serena Williams... are more African-American athletes speaking out on race and other social issues? Or is it reminiscent of earlier eras with Muhammad Ali, Paul Robeson and Jesse Owens?

by MPR News Staff