Metrodome chief: New stadium plan needs action soonJanuary 26, 2011 3:13 PMBy Mark ZdechlikTed Mondale is making his state Capitol debut as Gov. Mark Dayton's point man on the push for a new Minnesota Vikings stadium.
Steelers beat Jets 24-19 for AFC titleJanuary 23, 2011 8:54 PMThe Pittsburgh Steelers advanced to their third Super Bowl in six years thanks to a big-play defense that returned a fumble for a touchdown and staged a late goal-line stand in a 24-19 victory over the New York Jets.
Minn. prep hoops player improves after surgeryJanuary 23, 2011 5:20 PMA 17-year-old who collapsed while playing a high school basketball game in western Minnesota last week is improving and will be moved to the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis for specialized care.
Packers beat Bears 21-14 to win NFC titleJanuary 23, 2011 5:15 PMAaron Rodgers ran for a touchdown and made a saving tackle to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 21-14 win over the Chicago Bears in the NFC championship game Sunday.
Lake Nokomis' U.S. Pond Hockey ChampionshipsJanuary 21, 2011 1:47 PMBy Elliot deBruynAlthough temperatures reached nearly 20 below zero and winds gusted up to 10 mph, people from all over the country braved the cold and descended on Lake Nokomis today for the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships.
Metrodome may not be ready for Vikings preseasonJanuary 20, 2011 10:53 AMBy Tim NelsonThe incoming chair of the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission said the Metrodome might not be ready for the start of the Vikings season this fall.
Favre files retirement papersJanuary 17, 2011 11:53 AMBy Dave Campbell, Associated PressMinnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre has filed his retirement papers with the NFL, the league confirmed on Monday.
UND fans use wordplay to protest logo retirementJanuary 16, 2011 12:58 PMBy Dave Kolpack, The Associated PressTwo University of North Dakota hockey fans and former English majors are using wordplay to try to find some humor in the pending retirement of the university's Fighting Sioux nickname.
Twins, Thome agree to 1-year, $3 million dealJanuary 14, 2011 11:46 AMThe Minnesota Twins say the team has reached a $3 million, one-year contract agreement with designated hitter Jim Thome.
Ted Mondale to lead key Minn. stadium panelJanuary 14, 2011 10:14 AMBy Mike Mulcahy and Brian Bakst, Associated PressFormer state Sen. Ted Mondale will run the commission that operates the Metrodome and may have a role in determining whether and how a new Minnesota Vikings stadium is built.