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Zimmern: Too late to ask Super Bowl perk questions

The conversation surrounding the weekend revelation of perks demanded by the NFL in exchange for Minneapolis hosting Super Bowl LII entered the 'don't worry about it' phase today. The advice comes from famed foodie Andrew Zimmern, who takes on local scribes today for paying attention to the controversy.
by Bob Collins

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TCF Bank field redo ready for Vikings

TCF Bank field redo ready for Vikings

A mock-up of what TCF Bank Stadium will look like when the NFL teams take the field starting in August.
by Tim Nelson

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Twins sign power hitter

Twins sign power hitter

The Twins were pummeled by Houston 14-5 Sunday at Target Field. They are now 29 and 32 on the season. But they've got a new high-profile player. The team announced Sunday that they had signed free agent slugger Kendrys Morales for the remainder of this season.

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Stadium park has strings, but also money, attached

Stadium park has strings, but also money, attached

The public park that will be located next to the new Vikings stadium is sparking controversy in Minneapolis. Critics argue the city may have given too much priority to private Vikings games and stadium events.
by Tim Nelson

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Super Bowl ’18: The cost of doing business with divas

Super Bowl ’18: The cost of doing business with divas

There were so many jaw-dropping factoids in the weekend Star Tribune article revealing what Minneapolis gave away to get the 2018 Super Bowl game that it's hard to know where to begin. So let's begin with the conclusion: Politicians either don't know what's going on in their own city, or they're disingenuous in their denials of knowing what's going on in their own city.
by Bob Collins

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California Chrome loses to Tonalist in Belmont, misses Triple Crown

California Chrome loses to Tonalist in Belmont, misses Triple Crown

California Chrome tied for fourth place with Wicked Strong, falling in behind Tonalist in first, followed by Commissioner and Medal Count at the 146th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday at Belmont Park.
by Steve Mullis

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A horse - and a horse story - for the ages

A horse - and a horse story - for the ages

It's hard not to fall for a horse like California Chrome, a foal bred of ordinary parents who beats all odds and wins at the sport of kings. With Saturday's running of the Belmont Stakes, he has a shot at the Triple Crown and a fairytale ending to his Cinderella story.
by L. Carol Ritchie

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Flip Saunders to take over as Timberwolves coach

Flip Saunders to take over as Timberwolves coach

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a new coach. Flip Saunders, who coached the Wolves during their most successful years, will be back on the sidelines next season.

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Saunders to coach Timberwolves

Saunders to coach Timberwolves

After the team's coaching search was complicated by Kevin Love's uncertain future in Minnesota, the Timberwolves decided the best course of action was to have Saunders, who was hired last season as president of basketball operations, step in for a second stint as coach until the situation stabilized.
by Jon Krawczynski, Associated Press

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ACLU drops lawsuit challenging ‘clean zones’ around All-Star Game

ACLU drops lawsuit challenging ‘clean zones’ around All-Star Game

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota has dropped its lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis after the city scaled back permit and license restrictions planned around Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game in mid-July. Minneapolis originally announced that permits and licenses would be restricted for 10 days before and five days after the July 15…
by Jon Collins

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