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Claeys faces tough task as Gopher football's acting head coach

The University of Minnesota Gopher football team will be in Evanston, Illinois tomorrow to take on Northwestern. This will be the first game with Tracy Claeys as the acting head coach. He is filling in for Jerry Kill who is taking time off to concentrate on treating his epilepsy. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the outlook for the Gophers.
by Cathy Wurzer

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St. Paul reveals revenue share, naming rights and more ballpark details

St. Paul reveals revenue share, naming rights and more ballpark details

St. Paul said today it’s getting an extra $1 million in state money for a new $63 million Lowertown Ballpark, and the city is chipping in a little extra up front for maintenance to make sure the place is up to snuff when it opens. The project is still being paid for with $27 million from the Read more →
by Tim Nelson

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Photos: Thousands turn out to celebrate champion Lynx

Photos: Thousands turn out to celebrate champion Lynx

The Minnesota Lynx got a warm reception Monday morning as thousands of fans turned out to watch players parade down Nicollet Mall and 7th Street in downtown Minneapolis, showing off the trophy from their second WNBA championship title in three years.

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Wheels fall off for Vikings in crushing loss to Carolina

Wheels fall off for Vikings in crushing loss to Carolina

In sports, fans will have one more chance today to cheer for the WNBA champion Minnesota Lynx. Meanwhile, it doesn't look like there will be any parades for the Minnesota Vikings this year. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for Star Tribune, about the loss.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Vikings fans ponder pricey seat license fees for new stadium

Vikings fans ponder pricey seat license fees for new stadium

Vikings fans were back in the Metrodome this weekend for the first time since the team unveiled the details of its financing plan for a new stadium. That plan will have most fans paying an average of $2,500 for the new stadium. For some, it's too much. Others say they're happy to pay.
by Tim Nelson

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Minnesota Lynx: Where and when to watch the parade

Minnesota Lynx: Where and when to watch the parade

The parade will start at 11:30 a.m. on the corner of 12th Street and Nicollet Avenue and run down Nicollet to 7th Street, where it will make a turn onto 7th Street, cross First Avenue and end at the backstage doors of Target Center.

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Adrian Peterson's day

Adrian Peterson's day

Adrian Peterson suited up for Minnesota's game against Carolina on Sunday, as he promised. But he couldn't help the Vikings avoid a 35-10 loss to Carolina. One of the star running back's sons, a 2-year-old in South Dakota, died Friday after an alleged attack in a child abuse case. He declined to speak specifically about the situation following practice that day, but reiterated the comfort he's found from the game over a number of tragic and challenging circumstances in his life. Peterson wound up with 62 yards rushing and 21 yards on three receptions.

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