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Former Mankato football player suffers seizure

Former Mankato football player suffers seizure

Isaac Kolstad was taken to the ER where doctors diagnosed him with epilepsy. His wife says he wasn't injured during the episode.
by The Associated Press

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Peterson deactivated, Vikings lose: What's next?

Peterson deactivated, Vikings lose: What's next?

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the Adrian Peterson situation.

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Vikings fans react to Peterson case, with opinions on all sides

Vikings fans react to Peterson case, with opinions on all sides

Running back Adrian Peterson faces an uncertain future with the Minnesota Vikings, now that authorities in Texas say he went too far in disciplining his 4-year-old boy.
by Matt Sepic

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Corporal punishment: Widespread but declining

Corporal punishment: Widespread but declining

Allegations that Vikings running back Adrian Peterson injured one of his sons by spanking him with a tree branch are reviving a debate about corporal punishment.
by The Associated Press

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Adrian Peterson booked and released from Texas jail

Adrian Peterson booked and released from Texas jail

Peterson was processed at the Montgomery County jail, near Houston, and released on $15,000 bond, according to a sheriff's office spokesman, Lt. Brady Fitzgerald. It wasn't immediately clear where he went afterward.
by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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For opening day, make your parking or light-rail plans early

For opening day, make your parking or light-rail plans early

The Minnesota Vikings kick off their regular season home opener Sunday against the New England Patriots. Team officials say fans can park at the Minnesota State Fair. Light-rail riders should plan ahead.
by Tim Nelson

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Gopher football team face tougher team with injured QB

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the upcoming University of Minnesota's football game.

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Babes in Bikeland race expects hundreds of riders

The 8th annual Babes in Bikeland race for mostly 'WTF' -- women, transgender and femme -- riders happens in Minneapolis on Saturday.
by Jon Collins

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