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Giant mobile crane goes up at Vikings stadium site
The world’s 3rd largest mobile crane is going up in the stadium bowl in Minneapolis. How big is it? Well, take a look at the hook.  The crane first went up yesterday, as you might expect, veeeeerrrry slowly. The Terex CC6800 started showing up last month. Here’s what the MSFA has to say of the…
All-Star Game: What Minneapolis workers, residents can expect
The baseball All-Star Game in Minneapolis Tuesday will bring a lot of exposure to the Twin Cities and Target Field.
Our favorite photos of obsessed World Cup fans in Brazil
FIFA, the soccer World Cup organizers, say there were more than 11 million ticket requests for the month-long event this year in Brazil. As the tournament progresses, we're collecting our favorite photos of just how emotional an colorful some of those fans can get.
A golf prodigy grows up, and goes all the way to the top
Since girls mature earlier than boys, many female athletes become very good very early and then stay the course.
Sad Brazil
Soccer is called "the beautiful game," because "the game that rips your heart out, stomps on your gut, and leaves your country humiliated in the eyes of the sports world" just doesn't have the same ring to it.
Idina Menzel to sing nat'l anthem at All-Star Game
MLB All-Star week will also include a Saturday concert by Grammy-winning rockers Imagine Dragons at the TCF Bank Stadium.
Judge approves NFL concussion settlement
The ruling by U.S. District Judge Anita Brody in Philadelphia came about two weeks after the NFL agreed to remove a $675 million cap on damages. Brody had previously questioned whether that would be enough money to pay all claims.
Howard Sinker on the Twins' All-Star picks
Two Minnesota Twins players were named to the All-Star roster.