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New names alongside Djokovic, Murray at Wimbledon

New names alongside Djokovic, Murray at Wimbledon

Get ready for some unfamiliar names at Wimbledon. With Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal long gone, and Maria Sharapova out, too, after a havoc-filled Week 1 at the All England Club, Week 2 begins Monday with a schedule that includes participants such as Kenny de Schepper and Adrian Mannarino, Ivan Dodig and Jerzy Janowicz, Karin Knapp and Monica Puig.

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Chaotic NBA draft has player with question marks headed to Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves traded picks with Utah in yesterday's NBA draft, and then landed UCLA's Shabazz Muhammad in the first round. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the draft.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Will the new Vikings stadium mean the end of tailgating?

Will the new Vikings stadium mean the end of tailgating?

It’s a rite as old as Minnesota’s football franchise. Fans gather outside the stadium to eat, drink and tailgate. It’s a do-it-yourself celebration of team spirit. But some of the Minnesota Vikings most ardent fans are worried the new stadium will mean the end of tailgating as they know and love it. Three downtown Minneapolis…
by Tim Nelson

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NFL criminal cases put focus on vetting

Two felony charges in one day were more than a bump in the NFL's offseason. They pointed to an ongoing problem for the league -- players who wind up at the center of criminal cases.

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New I-94 freeway ramp headed for stadium district in Minneapolis

New I-94 freeway ramp headed for stadium district in Minneapolis

The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the state Department of Employment and Economic Development just announced a housewarming present for the Vikings as they’re headed for their new home in 2016. The westbound Interstate 94 ramp that enters downtown on 5th Street is going to be replaced. Or, rather, “repurposed,” as the description of the…
by Tim Nelson

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Demolition starting on Lowertown Ballpark site in St. Paul

Demolition starting on Lowertown Ballpark site in St. Paul

The sprawling shampoo factory at the edge of Lowertown begins its demise today. The city of St. Paul says interior demolition on the 650,00 square foot Diamond Products site will start today. It’s the start of a four-month demolition process. Rachel Contracting, of St. Michael, says it intends to recycle 90 percent of the building…
by Tim Nelson

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Worku, Kiptoo win Grandma's Marathon

Bazu Worku broke away from the leaders about 19 miles into the race and set a new men's course record to win the 37th annual Grandma's Marathon. Sarah Kiptoo of Kenya won the women's title in a course-record 2:26:32.

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Photos: Nature Valley Grand Prix races through Uptown Mpls.

Photos: Nature Valley Grand Prix races through Uptown Mpls.

Nearly 200 riders appeared at the 14th annual Nature Valley Grand Prix pro bike race, the state's biggest competitive bicycling event. The Uptown Minneapolis Criterium on Friday was part of the event, which also includes races in St. Paul, Cannon Falls, Menomonie and Stillwater.

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