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Wrestling icon Verne Gagne dead at 89
The Minnesota native had suffered from Alzheimer's disease for a number of years.
Wild eliminate Blues, advance to play Chicago
The Wild, which have never won a series in fewer than seven games, beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1 and took the first round series in six games.
Wild beat Blues 4-1, take 3-2 series lead
After allowing six goals in two periods in a 6-1 loss in Game 4, Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk made 36 saves in Game 5.
Minnesota Wild look to bounce back against St. Louis
The series is tied at two games apiece after the Wild were crushed 6-1 on Wednesday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Despite Hodges' opposition, soccer stadium could receive tax break
Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges opposes a property tax break for a new downtown soccer stadium. But some members of the City Council support it, perhaps enough to override a veto.
Tarasenko, Blues dismantle Wild 6-1 to even series
Six Blues players had their first point of the series, and the Wild set a dubious franchise record for most goals allowed in a playoff game.
Judge OKs 65-year deal over NFL concussions; could cost $1B
The NFL expects 6,000 of nearly 20,000 retired players to suffer from Alzheimer's disease or moderate dementia someday. The settlement would pay them about $190,000 on average.
Wild give Blues cold shoulder with 3-0 win
Minnesota now has a 2-1 lead in the NHL Western Conference playoff series against St. Louis.