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October 2, 2011 12:24 PM

Ethiopian, Kenyan win Twin Cities Marathon

Kenyan native Sammy Malakwen has won the Twin Cities Marathon in the men's division. The top female finisher was Yeshimebet Tadesse-Bifa, 23, of Ethiopia.

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October 1, 2011 2:37 PM

Michigan humiliates Gophers in 58-0 rout

The Wolverines (5-0, 1-0 Big Ten) had their most lopsided win since beating Indiana by the same score in 2000.

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October 1, 2011 12:00 AM

As championship series nears, Whalen says Lynx season has been memorable

The Minnesota Lynx make their first appearance Sunday night in the WNBA championship at the Target Center, facing off against Atlanta in the best-of-five series.

by Rupa Shenoy

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September 30, 2011 8:15 AM

Baseball and the racist umpire examined

Researchers say white umpires call more strikes for white pitchers than non-whites.

by Bob Collins

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September 29, 2011 6:30 AM

Ramsey County taxpayers hammer Vikings stadium deal

The Vikings are having a hard time on the field this season, and they took a beating in New Brighton last night, too.

by Tim Nelson

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September 29, 2011 6:01 AM

Pulling for a coach

Minnesota wants a winner, but this ain't Texas.

by Bob Collins

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September 28, 2011 10:53 AM

Doleman to be inducted in Vikings Ring of Honor

The Minnesota Vikings will induct former defensive end Chris Doleman into the team's Ring of Honor on Oct. 23.

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September 27, 2011 11:39 AM

Twins' 'Gordo' to broadcast final game Wednesday

The radio voice of the Minnesota Twins will step back from the microphone Wednesday, ending a 25-year run.

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September 26, 2011 10:54 AM

Lynx owner Glen Taylor hopes playoff run grows fan base

Having dispatched the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday in the Western Conference playoffs, the Lynx will play their first final game in Minneapolis on Oct. 2 against the winner of the Atlanta-Indiana series.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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September 26, 2011 9:54 AM

Vikings face potential Ramsey County referendum roadblock

The Vikings haven't found a way to win football games yet this season, and now they face a new challenge to their plans to build a stadium in Arden Hills.

by Tim Nelson

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