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Fans embrace Vikings' new home at preseason opener

Fans embrace Vikings' new home at preseason opener

There was a festive atmosphere in and around the stadium despite the heat. It was just six and half minutes into the first quarter that the Vikings put their first points on the board with a touchdown by Matt Asiata.
by Jon Collins

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U joins pressure campaign to drop 'Redskins' name

U joins pressure campaign to drop 'Redskins' name

The University of Minnesota is asking the Vikings to help stop or minimize the use of the Washington team's logo, mascot and merchandise in the stadium.
by Brett Neely

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2 girls may play in Little League regional final

2 girls may play in Little League regional final

Kayla Roncin and Mo'ne Davis are competing to make it to the Little League World Series, a rare feat for girls. But to get there, one girl's team may have to knock off the other's team.
by The Associated Press

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Easterbrook on NCAA vote: 'There's less there than meets the eye'

Easterbrook on NCAA vote: 'There's less there than meets the eye'

The change would allow the five biggest conferences - the Big 5 - to self-govern in areas such as scholarships, insurance and travel for athletes' families.

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Kevin Love played his hand perfectly

Kevin Love played his hand perfectly

Love, having spurned Minnesota, now takes his place in the long line of vilified Minnesota athletes. But basketball is a business, and Love and his agent played their hand perfectly.
by Bob Collins

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U of M: No Redskins at TCF Bank Stadium

University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler says the university will try to prevent the use of the Washington Redskins name when the NFL team plays the Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium. Update: Read and listen to additional reporting here In a letter to Rep. Betty McCollum, Kaler said he finds the team’s name “offensive” and…
by Brett Neely

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Raising the roof on the Vikings stadium

Raising the roof on the Vikings stadium

A crane moved a 400,000-pound steel roof section into place at the new Vikings stadium today, as the new building starts to take shape in the Minneapolis skyline. The building will rise about 300 feet above the ground when complete. One of the world’s biggest mobile cranes is on the site, hoisting the stadium structure…
by Tim Nelson

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