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Sports

New Vikings stadium makes bid to host 2020 college football championship

If Minnesota lands the 2020 game, it will mark the third major sports event in a row hosted at the new Vikings stadium, which already has plans to host the 2018 Super Bowl and the 2019 NCAA men's Final Four.
by Tom Scheck

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The UND Frost Giants? School releases list of proposed nicknames

The UND Frost Giants? School releases list of proposed nicknames

The University of North Dakota has published a list of nickname suggestions to replace the now-retired Fighting Sioux. Some are serious (North Force), some are clearly in jest (Flying Monkeys).
by Nancy Yang

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A busy day on the local sports scene

Timberwolves Andrew Wiggins won the NBA's Rookie of the Year award, the Vikings selected Trae Waynes in the draft and the Wild take on the Blackhawks Friday.
by Phil Picardi

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NBA names Timberwolves' Wiggins Rookie of the Year

NBA names Timberwolves' Wiggins Rookie of the Year

A former University of Kansas phenom, Andrew Wiggins provided some light in an otherwise dismal NBA season for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
by Matt Sepic

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United owner Bill McGuire open to public stadium ownership

United owner Bill McGuire open to public stadium ownership

Bill McGuire told MPR News today he'd be willing to sign the property over to Minneapolis, Hennepin County or some other public entity in order to get the exemption.
by Curtis Gilbert

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NFL relinquishing tax-exempt status

NFL relinquishing tax-exempt status

In a letter to team owners, Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league office and its management council will file tax returns as taxable entities for the 2015 fiscal year.
by The Associated Press

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