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Adrian Peterson's suspension: What you need to know

Adrian Peterson's suspension: What you need to know

The NFL dropped the hammer down Tuesday on Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, suspending him for the entire season over ongoing concerns about domestic abuse tied to his 4-year-old son. Here's what you need to know about the case and its context.
by Molly Bloom

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Peterson suspended without pay through end of season

Peterson suspended without pay through end of season

The NFL Players Association said Peterson will immediately appeal. Peterson pleaded no contest earlier this month to a misdemeanor charge of child abuse.
by Tim Nelson and Jon Collins

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NFL may announce decision today on discipline for Vikings' Peterson

NFL may announce decision today on discipline for Vikings' Peterson

Fans may hear today when Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson is eligible to return to the field following child abuse allegations against him.
by Tim Nelson

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A wild ride for Minnesota sports fans

A wild ride for Minnesota sports fans

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about a string of recent wins and losses for both professional and college teams.

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Lakers on losing streak but winning Latino fans

Lakers on losing streak but winning Latino fans

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to their worst start ever. But off the court, the Lakers have become the leader in something the NBA has been working on for almost 20 years: courting Latino fans.
by Becky Sullivan

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Bantam hockey player who died on ice is named

Bantam hockey player who died on ice is named

Officials in Apple Valley identified Patrick Schoonover as the 14-year-old hockey player who died at a tournament in Brainerd Friday night.
by Tim Nelson

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Minneapolis snags 2019 NCAA men's hoops Final Four

Minneapolis snags 2019 NCAA men's hoops Final Four

The city will host the Final Four for the third time, the first in its new $1 billion stadium. The finals are expected to draw millions of dollars in tourist and fan spending.
by Tim Nelson

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It's Pitino vs. Pitino for the Gopher season opener

It's Pitino vs. Pitino for the Gopher season opener

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for The Star Tribune, about an interesting coaching match-up set for tonight in Puerto Rico.

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MOA executive to lead 2018 Super Bowl preparations

MOA executive to lead 2018 Super Bowl preparations

The Super Bowl committee announced Maureen Bausch's new job today. She is the executive vice president of business development at the Mall of America.
by Tim Nelson

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$10/hr to shovel out Gophers stadium?

$10/hr to shovel out Gophers stadium?

Officials are paying citizens today, Thursday and Friday to get the snow out of the University of Minnesota stadium in time for Saturday's Ohio State game.
by Paul Tosto

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