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April 16, 2015 11:10 PM

Wild open playoff series with 4-2 victory over Blues

There was a flurry of scoring in the final seconds, some of it after a standing-room crowd had headed for the exits.

by The Associated Press

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April 16, 2015 4:43 PM

Legislative auditor to probe claims of Urban League misspending

Jim Nobles will review allegations the Minneapolis Urban League may have inappropriately spent state and school district money on projects to help struggling high school students.

by Laura Yuen

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April 16, 2015 1:12 PM

NFL reinstates Vikings' Peterson

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson will be reinstated Friday as an active NFL player and may participate in all scheduled activities with the Vikings, the NFL said Thursday.

by MPR News Staff

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April 15, 2015 9:44 AM

Duke, Apple Valley hoops star Tyus Jones to enter NBA draft

Jones led the Blue Devils to the NCAA men's basketball championship last week. He's projected to be a first-round NBA pick.

by Tim Nelson

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April 15, 2015 9:42 AM

Former NFL player Aaron Hernandez found guilty of murder

The New England Patriots tight end was arrested in 2013 for the killing of the boyfriend of his fiancee's sister. He faces a mandatory sentence of life without parole.

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April 14, 2015 5:59 PM

MLS team seeks $3M in tax breaks to build Mpls. stadium

State officials have ruled out a direct public subsidy, but the plan soccer executives laid out Tuesday was viewed as modest and possible.

by Tom Scheck

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April 13, 2015 6:29 PM

Twins lose home opener to Royals, 12-3

So far this season, the Twins have struggled. On Monday, the Kansas City Royals beat the Twins 12-3, and Minnesota dropped to 1-6 under new manager Paul Molitor.

by Brandt Williams