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Video: Roller derby from a different POV

Video: Roller derby from a different POV

MPR News reporter Tim Post put a GoPro camera on a member of the Minnesota RollerGirls during one of the all-female roller derby team's recent scrimmages.

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Wild target Vanek in free agency

The NHL free-agent market opens officially tomorrow, and the Minnesota Wild are courting former University of Minnesota star Thomas Vanek.
by Cathy Wurzer

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USA vs. Belgium: If the World Cup were played in beer

USA vs. Belgium: If the World Cup were played in beer

The Americans have the spunk, the vigor and a willingness to try anything. The Belgians have the art, the creativity and the tradition of world-class success. We're not just talking about their looming World Cup matchup here. We're also talking about beer.

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Monster crane headed to Vikings stadium site

Monster crane headed to Vikings stadium site

The world's third largest crane is on its way to Minneapolis to help build the new Vikings stadium, the team said Friday.
by Paul Tosto

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Howard Sinker on the Timberwolves' top draft pick

Howard Sinker on the Timberwolves' top draft pick

The Timberwolves nabbed UCLA point guard Zach LaVine in the NBA draft last night. But LaVine's reaction was less-than-enthusiastic. MPR's Cathy Wurzer checked in with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor at the Start Tribune, for reaction to the Timberwolves' pick. LaVine played only one season for UCLA, and he was not a starter. But Sinker says the Timberwolves see him as someone with athletic potential who can make a contribution a year or two down the road. Sinker also discussed the Timberwolves strategy in not trading Kevin Love last night.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota fans turn out for workday World Cup game

Minnesota fans turn out for workday World Cup game

World Cup watchers gathered in full force in downtown Minneapolis Thursday to watch the U.S. team advance to the next round of play, even as it lost to Germany 1-0.
by Brandt Williams

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USA advances in the World Cup after 1-0 loss to Germany

They have defied expectations by getting out of one of this tournament's toughest groups. The U.S. is headed to the knockout round in consecutive World Cups for the first time.

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How the United States can stay in the World Cup

Seth Bennett is covering the 2014 World Cup for the BBC World Service. He joins The Daily Circuit to give us the latest.

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The rise of soccer, from The Current's Mark Wheat

The rise of soccer, from The Current's Mark Wheat

Current host Mark Wheat, an avid soccer fan, has been watching this year's World Cup from the Nomal World Pub in Minneapolis. But before he headed over to catch the US-Germany match, he checked in with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.

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It's US vs. Germany in the World Cup on Thursday: Here's what to look for

It's US vs. Germany in the World Cup on Thursday: Here's what to look for

Anticipation is building for the U.S. men's national team's showdown with Germany Thursday. The Americans need a win or a tie to decide their own fate; a loss would mean they need help to advance to the round of 16. The game will start at noon, ET, Thursday -- when the other Group G match, between Portugal and Ghana, also starts. We've rounded up analysis and predictions.

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