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February 19, 2015 2:20 PM

From store to rink? Wild considers former Macy's spot for practice site

The Minnesota Wild is considering the former Macy's store in downtown St. Paul for a practice facility. The move would free the Xcel Energy Center for other uses on non-game days.

by Tim Nelson

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February 19, 2015 1:51 PM

Agent confirms Garnett returning to Timberwolves

Kevin Garnett, one of the best ever to play basketball for the Minnesota Timberwolves, will return to the team as part of a trade.

by MPR News Staff

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February 18, 2015 11:45 AM

35 years after Miracle on Ice: The Red Army Soviet story

This weekend marks the 35th anniversary of the game that became known as the Miracle on Ice. A new documentary, "Red Army," tells the story of the losing team.

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February 18, 2015 9:06 AM

Photos: Kiteboarding takes over Lake Minnetonka

The Upper Midwest is home to a number of events featuring kiteboarding.

by Jeffrey Thompson

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February 18, 2015 8:46 AM

Suspect in death of Adrian Peterson's son to remain in jail

Judge Bradley Zell on Tuesday said he does not think Joseph Patterson, 29, is a flight risk, but that he is a danger to the boy's mother, Patterson's ex-girlfriend.

by The Associated Press

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February 17, 2015 3:02 PM

Winter rally hopes to put Bemidji on fat bike map

Organizers of the Northland Fat Bike Rally at Lake Bemidji State Park are looking for riders of all kinds to take part in the emerging winter sport.

by MPR News Staff

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February 16, 2015 9:00 AM

High school high kickers embroiled in controversy

One of the stranger sports stories that broke over the weekend involved the state high school dance team tournament.

by Cathy Wurzer

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February 15, 2015 7:34 AM

Minnesota's LaVine wins NBA dunk competition

The 19-year-old Timberwolves rookie put on a spectacular aerial display to take home the dunk competition during a memorable All-Star Saturday night.

by The Associated Press

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February 13, 2015 3:00 PM

At UMD, a face off over gender, money, sports

The University of Minnesota-Duluth is firing successful women's hockey coach Shannon Miller. UMD says it's about money. Miller and others say the university doesn't want to discuss the real reasons.

by Dan Kraker