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Sports

Wins and losses not the only factor in bowl matchups

The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers will be playing in the Texas Bowl in Houston on Dec. 27. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the StarTribune, about why the Gophers are going there, despite much-improved play on the field this season.

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City council panel recommends demolition of Star Tribune building

City council panel recommends demolition of Star Tribune building

The Minneapolis City Council’s zoning committee has signed off on the demolition of the Star Tribune’s building, one of the final hurdles to passing Downtown East, a proposed 5-block multi-use office, housing, retail and park development near the new Vikings stadium. The Star Tribune wants to sell off its real estate in Downtown East, and Read more →
by Tim Nelson

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Vikings concede roof signage to Wells Fargo, say agreement has been reached

Vikings concede roof signage to Wells Fargo, say agreement has been reached

The dispute over a logo for Wells Fargo atop two planned office towers in downtown Minneapolis has apparently been settled. “They are no longer concerned about our signage,” said Wells Fargo spokeswoman Peggy Gunn, in an interview tonight. She said Wells Fargo believes its intention to put a logo on their new buildings will go Read more →
by Tim Nelson

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Vikings, Wells Fargo stadium district sign dispute goes super-size

Vikings, Wells Fargo stadium district sign dispute goes super-size

The Strib’s Patrick Reusse is taking it to the Vikings today, excoriating the team for its opposition to a plan to put giant bank logos atop the towers Ryan Construction is building for Wells Fargo in downtown Minneapolis. The Vikings say the logos may impinge on the corporate branding they’re planning to sell on the Read more →
by Tim Nelson

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Two new pitchers reshape Minnesota Twins staff

Two new pitchers reshape Minnesota Twins staff

Major League Baseball's winter meetings begin on Monday. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about that, and recent roster moves the Minnesota Twins have made. The team has signed two free agent pitchers, Ricky Nolasco and Phil Hughes.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Gambling contribution to stadium funding is small change so far

Gambling contribution to stadium funding is small change so far

The Pioneer Press’s Doug Belden reports that charitable gambling didn’t amount to much, as far as the Vikings stadium is concerned. Once hoped to be the main source of revenue, electronic pulltabs and other increases in charitable gambling contributed a total of $89,000 in fiscal year 2013 — although the games didn’t run for the Read more →
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