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Minnesota wins Super Bowl 2018 bid

Minnesota wins Super Bowl 2018 bid

Minnesota has won its bid to host a Super Bowl, just 19 months after its new $1 billion stadium is scheduled to open in Minneapolis. The National Football League owners meeting in Atlanta voted on a host for the 2018 game Tuesday afternoon. The decision came after presentations by three finalists picked in October: Minneapolis,…
by Tim Nelson

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Top 5 coldest Super Bowls

Top 5 coldest Super Bowls

Minneapolis, a cold weather city if there ever was one, will host the Super Bowl on Feb. 4, 2018.  The high temp in Minneapolis on Feb. 4, 2014:  a balmy 14 degrees. Top 5 coldest Super Bowls, in reverse order: 5. Atlanta, GA : 45° F : 1994 4. Atlanta, GA : 35° F :…
by William Lager

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California Chrome's nasal strip developed in Minnesota

California Chrome will be allowed to use a product developed in Minnesota during the Belmont Stakes after all. The trainer of the horse, which will be going for the Triple Crown on June 7, had threatened to withdraw from the race if California Chrome could not use the Flair Equine nasal strip.
by Cathy Wurzer

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California Chrome to run in Belmont, nasal strips and all

California Chrome to run in Belmont, nasal strips and all

The thoroughbred has run and won his last six races wearing equine nasal strips. It was uncertain whether the stewards who oversee the June 7 event in New York would allow the strips, out of concern they offer the horse an unfair boost.
by Alan Greenblatt

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Minn. Super Bowl bid: 6 things to know before Tuesday

Minn. Super Bowl bid: 6 things to know before Tuesday

Minnesota will make its case on Tuesday to host the 2018 Super Bowl. Here are five key questions and answers about the bid.
by Tim Nelson

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What's behind the Kevin Love trade rumors

What's behind the Kevin Love trade rumors

There is growing speculation that the Minnesota Timberwolves will be looking to trade star forward Kevin Love before he can leave as a free agent after next season. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about Love's future with the team.

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Report: Love’s labors likely lost to Minnesota

Report: Love’s labors likely lost to Minnesota

Kevin Love can come forward any minute now and say 'I don't want to leave Minnesota.' Any... minute... now, Kevin.
by Bob Collins

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Oprah cancels Michael Sam documentary

Oprah cancels Michael Sam documentary

Oprah Winfrey's television network was set to follow Michael Sam through rookie camp as he tried to earn a spot on the St. Louis Rams. The docuseries was to follow Sam, the first openly gay NFL player, with a camera team at training camp as well as his personal life -- a "historic moment in professional sports," OWN's president told ESPN.
by L. Carol Ritchie

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Lynx begin title defense with injury concerns

Lynx begin title defense with injury concerns

The Minnesota Lynx begin their 2014 season in Washington tonight against the Mystics, hoping to repeat as WNBA champions. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the season ahead for the Lynx.
by Cathy Wurzer

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