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Gophers land first New Year's bowl game since 1962

Gophers land first New Year's bowl game since 1962

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for The Star Tribune, about college football's intricate process of selecting teams for bowl games.

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Minnesota to play No. 16 Missouri in Citrus Bowl

Minnesota to play No. 16 Missouri in Citrus Bowl

Minnesota (8-4) is making its first trip to Orlando. It is coming off back-to-back eight-win seasons for the first time since 2002-03.
by The Associated Press

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The lowdown on a low spot in the Timberwolves' season

The lowdown on a low spot in the Timberwolves' season

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for The Star Tribune, about the state of Minnesota's professional basketball team.

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As Boston, other U.S. cities pursue Olympics, critics see no upside

As Boston, other U.S. cities pursue Olympics, critics see no upside

"The commonwealth has far bigger and more important priorities than throwing a three-week party," the leader of No Boston Olympics says, but the city's bid is considered the leader.
by Shannon Sims

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High school league votes to let transgender athletes pick their teams

High school league votes to let transgender athletes pick their teams

After months of review, the Minnesota State High School League voted Thursday to let transgender athletes play on the sports teams that best align with their gender identity.
by Tim Post

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Twins rehire Torii Hunter, who immediately makes sparks fly

Twins rehire Torii Hunter, who immediately makes sparks fly

After the Minnesota Twins announced that the team signed Torii Hunter to a one-year contract, he and a reporter had a terse exchange over his views on gay marriage.
by Brandt Williams

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Vikings ready to spend more on stadium to snag pro soccer team

Vikings ready to spend more on stadium to snag pro soccer team

Minnesota's NFL franchise is competing against a group led by former UnitedHealth CEO William McGuire to bring a Major League Soccer team to Minneapolis.
by Tim Nelson

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AP source: Hunter agrees to $10.5M deal with Twins

A person familiar with the negotiations says Torii Hunter has agreed to a $10.5 million, one-year contract to return to the Minnesota Twins.
by The Associated Press

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