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December 2, 2014 2:42 PM

Minneapolis still aiming for spot in pro soccer expansion

League officials will be meeting this weekend to talk about the future of top level U.S. soccer. The Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota United are interested in owning a team.

by Tim Nelson

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December 2, 2014 1:02 PM

Peterson's appeal hearing to continue Thursday

Adrian Peterson is seeking reinstatement after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell suspended him for the rest of the season for violating the league's personal conduct policy.

by The Associated Press

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December 2, 2014 5:47 AM

Minnesota opens 22,000 miles of snowmobile trails

The state Department of Natural Resources announced Monday the trails are officially open, although many don't have enough snow for riding.

by The Associated Press

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December 1, 2014 8:44 AM

Gophers bowl future won't be known for days

The Gophers finished the regular season on Saturday with a loss to Wisconsin. They'll find out which bowl game wants them next Sunday.

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November 28, 2014 2:41 PM

Ray Rice wins appeal, reinstated by NFL

Former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, who was suspended indefinitely after a video surfaced earlier this year that showed him hitting his then-fiancee, has won an appeal and will be reinstated by the NFL.

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November 24, 2014 5:40 AM

Legendary Soviet hockey coach Viktor Tikhonov dies at 84

Viktor Tikhonov, the Soviet hockey coach whose teams won three Olympic gold medals but fell to the United States in the "Miracle on Ice," has died. He was 84.

by The Associated Press

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November 21, 2014 2:53 PM

NFL will hear Adrian Peterson's appeal Dec. 2

Adrian Peterson's hearing will not be in front of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

by The Associated Press

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November 21, 2014 6:10 AM

Birders want Kelm-Helgen gone over Vikes stadium glass

The stadium authority is sticking with its decision to fit the $1 billion stadium with glass that critics say is not bird-safe.

by Jon Collins

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November 21, 2014 12:26 AM

Adrian Peterson’s contrition

When the soon-to-be-former Minnesota Vikings running back was suspended by the NFL for the rest of the season, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said part of the reason was that Peterson didn't appear to be contrite for beating his son. Now, he's contrite.

by Bob Collins