Downtown Mpls. businesses welcome shortened Timberwolves seasonNovember 26, 2011 2:02 PMBy Rupa ShenoyA tentative deal reached by the NBA and its players to end a more than four-month lockout has downtown Minneapolis businesses scurrying to prepare for an abbreviated season.
NBA owners, players reach tentative dealNovember 26, 2011 10:33 AMThe sides reached a tentative agreement early Saturday to end the 149-day lockout and hope to begin the delayed season with a marquee tripleheader Dec. 25.
Play53min 54secHistory and future of the MetrodomeNovember 25, 2011 10:02 AMLongtime Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission director Bill Lester discusses the history of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, and its future. What kinds of facilities does Minnesota need, and for what purposes? Who should pay for them?
Vikings stadium hearings set at CapitolNovember 22, 2011 7:02 PMPlans are set for two state Senate hearings on the proposal for the state to help fund construction of a new Minnesota Vikings stadium.
Vikings' Chris Cook faces domestic assault hearingNovember 22, 2011 6:14 AMCook was charged in October with one count of domestic assault by strangulation. Earlier this month, prosecutors added another charge of third-degree assault.
Penn State hires ex-FBI director Freeh to probe alleged abuseNovember 21, 2011 10:36 AMFreeh's investigation firm, Group International Europe, was also hired by soccer's governing body this year to look into the bribery case involving FIFA's presidential election.
Palmer, Raiders hold on to beat Vikings, 27-21November 20, 2011 3:26 PMBy Jon Krawczynski, Associated PressCarson Palmer threw for 164 yards and a touchdown and the Oakland Raiders capitalized on mistakes by Minnesota in a 27-21 victory over the Vikings on Sunday.
Photos: Vikings vs. RaidersNovember 20, 2011 3:18 PMCarson Palmer threw for 164 yards and a touchdown and the Oakland Raiders capitalized on mistakes by Minnesota in a 27-21 victory over the Vikings on Sunday.
Gophers lose to Northwestern, 28-13November 19, 2011 2:20 PMThe Golden Gophers got solid performances from MarQueis Gray and Duane Bennett but couldn't pull this one out. Minnesota is now 2-9 under first-year coach Jerry Kill.
Play4min 31secUpdate on Vikings Stadium NegotiationsNovember 16, 2011 10:52 AMBy Cathy WurzerThe Vikings quest for a new stadium is having about as much luck as its football squad is finding on the field. Just a week from a deadline set last month by Governor Mark Dayton, a deal for a new NFL venue seems as far away as ever. Reporter Tim Nelson covers the stadium battle for MPR and brings us up to date on the latest.