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October 4, 2014 2:54 PM

Marathon runners get a free ride on the Green Line

An expected 300,000 spectators will cheer on 30,000 runners at races that range from a full marathon to a diaper dash.

by Marion Renault

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October 3, 2014 6:26 PM

University of Minnesota to tackle American Indian stereotypes ahead of Vikings-Washington game

With the NFL team based the nation's capital set to arrive early during Native American Heritage Month, the university plans to discuss mascots and logos.

by Alex Friedrich

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October 3, 2014 8:42 AM

Ponder leads Vikings down the sinkhole versus Packers

Football fans who root for the Minnesota Vikings are licking their wounds this morning.

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October 3, 2014 5:01 AM

The Korean fan who sparked Kansas City's playoff run

This year's postseason offers a story so far out of left field that even the most ardent stats heads find themselves forced to consider the possibility that not only are the baseball gods real, they are also insane.

by Steve Haruch

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October 2, 2014 11:10 PM

Photos: Packers trounce Vikings, 42-10

Under pressure much of the night, Minnesota could rarely get anything going through the air until late with the game well in hand.

by The Associated Press

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October 2, 2014 12:34 PM

High school league puts transgender athlete policy on hold

After two days of public testimony and 10,000 emails, a committee will continue to collect public input on the controversial proposal designed to protect the privacy of transgender athletes.

by Tim Post

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September 30, 2014 6:27 AM

With Gardenhire out, Twins begin to look ahead

The team's general manager, Terry Ryan acknowledged the criticism from many fans that Gardenhire didn't have a good enough roster of players to work with.

by Matt Sepic

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September 29, 2014 5:15 PM

Gardenhire out as Twins manager

The news comes one day after the team finished its fourth straight season of 90-plus losses.

by Tim Nelson and Matt Sepic

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September 29, 2014 8:42 AM

A time for celebration among Minnesota football fans

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about wins for both the Minnesota Vikings and the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers.