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Photos: Carlos Hyde runs for two TDs, 49ers top Vikings, 20-3

Photos: Carlos Hyde runs for two TDs, 49ers top Vikings, 20-3

Minnesota's season-opening loss on "Monday Night Football" featured a pair of botched field goals during a sloppy first half. Things didn't improve much in the second half.
by MPR News Staff

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Property tax break may bring St. Paul soccer, but what's the cost?

Property tax break may bring St. Paul soccer, but what's the cost?

Officials believe a property tax exemption for a St. Paul pro soccer stadium would be a winner despite potentially conceding millions in property taxes.
by Tim Nelson

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How parents are ruining their kid's sports life and what can be done about it

John Tauer says youth sports have gone crazy - that they've turned into a booming industry that involves traveling teams, personal trainers, and over-structured kids. And he has some suggestions for the parents of those kids.

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Photos: A Saintly celebration at CHS Field

Photos: A Saintly celebration at CHS Field

The St. Paul Saints are out of 2015 playoffs after losing to Sioux City. Photographer Matthew Hintz took in the sights at a playoff game Saturday.

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St. Paul Saints energized city, businesses and civic leaders say

St. Paul Saints energized city, businesses and civic leaders say

The minor league team scored big when it came to ticket sales. City leaders and businesses say the new ballpark has also been good for downtown St. Paul.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Medtronic buys naming rights for Vikings stadium plaza

Medtronic buys naming rights for Vikings stadium plaza

The medical device giant said Monday it reached a 10-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings to name the space in front of the new stadium Medtronic Plaza.
by MPR News Staff

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NBA star Moses Malone dead at 60

NBA star Moses Malone dead at 60

The 6-foot-10 Malone earned the moniker "Chairman of the Boards" for his rebounding prowess.
by Brakkton Booker

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Minnesota mom educates kids about importance of helmets

Minnesota mom educates kids about importance of helmets

"No Helmet No Ride" is a program designed to educate middle and high school-age students on the importance of helmet use while on bikes, boards and blades.
by The Associated Press

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Timberwolves coach Saunders hospitalized in cancer treatment

Timberwolves coach Saunders hospitalized in cancer treatment

Flip Saunders has been hospitalized for testing and treatment following a setback in his fight with cancer, leaving his leadership roles with the Minnesota Timberwolves indefinitely to focus on his health.
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The quest ends: Serena Williams upset by Roberta Vinci in U.S. Open semifinal

The quest ends: Serena Williams upset by Roberta Vinci in U.S. Open semifinal

Serena Williams lost to the unseeded Roberta Vinci of Italy in three sets, ending her history-making run for the first calendar grand slam since 1988.

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