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August 11, 2015 12:16 PM

Timberwolves coach Saunders being treated for cancer

Minnesota Timberwolves Head Coach Flip Saunders said Tuesday he's been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. He'll continue as coach during treatment, the team said.

by MPR News Staff

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August 11, 2015 9:56 AM

Drivers warned to watch for hundreds of cyclists in north-central Minnesota

MnDOT is warning drivers to watch out for a group of 300 cyclists in a loop of Brainerd, Pine River, Crosby and Little Falls.

by John Enger

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August 11, 2015 8:04 AM

Top soccer officials visit St. Paul today to talk stadium

Minneapolis and St. Paul are both being considered as possible homes for an MLS team.

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August 9, 2015 2:10 PM

Pro Football Hall of Famer Frank Gifford dies at 84

A versatile star on both offense and defense in an era when NFL players were starting to specialize, Gifford went on to a successful second career as a broadcaster on "Monday Night Football."

by The Associated Press

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August 9, 2015 1:39 PM

Is football worth the brain injury risk? For some, the answer is no

When he killed himself at 50, former NFL player Dave Duerson's brain showed serious damage, likely from hits during his football career. His son now questions the gamble of playing the game.

by Rachel Martin

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August 9, 2015 11:12 AM

Tingelhoff joins Bettis, Seau and others in eclectic Hall of Fame class

Minnesota Vikings center Mick Tingelhoff didn't say a word, instead letting Hall of Fame teammate Fran Tarkenton speak for him shortly after Tingelhoff's bust was unveiled.

by The Associated Press

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August 7, 2015 9:30 AM

Sexually harassing behavior, texts bring U athletic chief's resignation

"At a recent university event, I had entirely too much to drink. I behaved badly towards nice people and sent truly inappropriate texts," Norwood Teague said Friday. The university called it sexual harassment.

by Tim Nelson and Peter Cox

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August 7, 2015 8:43 AM

Sinker: Twins' flaws exposed in recent games

The team has lost five games in a row and now have won as many as they have lost this year.

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August 7, 2015 8:08 AM

Landwehr: DNR expects to stock Mille Lacs with walleye

A pilot program next summer "will put a substantial number of fish in the lake" and let conservation officials assess the impact of stocking, DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr tells MPR News.

by Elizabeth Dunbar