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November 16, 2014 9:32 PM

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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November 15, 2014 10:38 AM

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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November 14, 2014 5:09 PM

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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November 14, 2014 9:36 AM

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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November 13, 2014 8:28 AM

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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November 12, 2014 6:16 AM

$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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November 11, 2014 8:46 AM

What will happen to Adrian Peterson and when?

The star running back and Vikings' fans can expect a resolution sometime in coming weeks, says writer Ben Goessling, who covers the team for ESPN.

by Jon Collins

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November 10, 2014 8:47 AM

Key injuries take a toll on Wolves and Wild

Two Minnesota sports stars have been sidelined by injuries: Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio has sprained his ankle and the Wild's Zach Parise is out with a concussion.