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High school league puts transgender athlete policy on hold

High school league puts transgender athlete policy on hold

After two days of public testimony and 10,000 emails, a committee will continue to collect public input on the controversial proposal designed to protect the privacy of transgender athletes.
by Tim Post

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With Gardenhire out, Twins begin to look ahead

With Gardenhire out, Twins begin to look ahead

The team's general manager, Terry Ryan acknowledged the criticism from many fans that Gardenhire didn't have a good enough roster of players to work with.
by Matt Sepic

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Gardenhire out as Twins manager

Gardenhire out as Twins manager

The news comes one day after the team finished its fourth straight season of 90-plus losses.
by Tim Nelson and Matt Sepic

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A time for celebration among Minnesota football fans

A time for celebration among Minnesota football fans

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about wins for both the Minnesota Vikings and the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers.

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Derek Boogaard's tragic story told in 'Boy On Ice'

Derek Boogaard's tragic story told in 'Boy On Ice'

Derek Boogaard was an NHL enforcer, and his job was to fight. In 2011, at the age of 28, Boogaard was dead of an accidental overdose.
by NPR Staff

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Plenty of blame to go around for dismal Twins season

Plenty of blame to go around for dismal Twins season

The Minnesota Twins are in Detroit for the final series of yet another disappointing season. Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about who's to blame for the 2014 season.

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Audubon to protest bird ‘death trap’ stadium design

Audubon to protest bird ‘death trap’ stadium design

The Audubon Society wants the building to use so-called bird-safe glass because they say the transparent glass planned for the building now will pose a hazard to migrating birds in particular.
by Tim Nelson

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When baseball — life — is perfect

When baseball — life — is perfect

For one night, the game was perfect. For one night, there was crying in baseball.
by Bob Collins

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Steve Almond on why he's abandoning football

Steve Almond on why he's abandoning football

In his new book, "Against Football," he argues that the damage caused to the players that fans admire it is a reason for every fan to stop tuning in on Sundays.

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With Bridgewater at QB, what's next for Vikings?

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor at the Star Tribune, about Sunday's game and the quarterback situation.

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