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September 12, 2014 9:58 AM

For opening day, make your parking or light-rail plans early

The Minnesota Vikings kick off their regular season home opener Sunday against the New England Patriots. Team officials say fans can park at the Minnesota State Fair. Light-rail riders should plan ahead.

by Tim Nelson

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September 12, 2014 8:53 AM

Gopher football team face tougher team with injured QB

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the upcoming University of Minnesota's football game.

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September 12, 2014 7:13 AM

Babes in Bikeland race expects hundreds of riders

The 8th annual Babes in Bikeland race for mostly 'WTF' -- women, transgender and femme -- riders happens in Minneapolis on Saturday.

by Jon Collins

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September 12, 2014 7:08 AM

Pistorius found guilty of culpable homicide

The ruling is roughly equivalent to manslaughter in the U.S. justice system. Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius faces a maximum of 15 years in prison.

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September 12, 2014 2:16 AM

A challenge to men on the culture of domestic violence

Big credit is going this morning to James Brown, the CBS Sports anchor for its NFL broadcasts, for his essay before last night's Thursday Night Football game.

by Bob Collins

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September 10, 2014 7:37 AM

US charges stem from drug sales in Boogaard death

Details surrounding the 2011 death of former Minnesota Wild hockey player Derek Boogaard and his use of painkillers continue to surface.

by The Associated Press

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September 9, 2014 10:15 PM

Football head injuries: How much can helmets help?

Experts disagree over how to rate the safety of helmets that high school football players use and even over how much any helmet can prevent concussions.

by Trisha Volpe

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September 9, 2014 4:52 PM

Heart attack kills 'Miracle on Ice' player Bob Suter

Suter was a defensemen on the legendary 'Miracle on Ice' 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team that defeated the Soviet Union. He's the first player on that team to die.

by MPR News Staff

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September 9, 2014 8:46 AM

Arrests in death of Derek Boogaard

Authorities in New York arrested a Long Island man today and charged him with supplying the painkillers that led to former Minnesota Wild player Derek Boogaard's death in his Minneapolis apartment in May 2011.

by Bob Collins