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February 7, 2014 2:46 PM

Seeing Sochi Day 1: Our favorite Olympics photos

The Winter Olympics are now officially underway. After two days of practice and qualifying, the opening ceremony has taken place in the resort town of Sochi, Russia.

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February 7, 2014 11:52 AM

Vikings release details on stadium seat licenses

Plans to charge a new seat fee to most Vikings stadium patrons came into a little sharper focus today. The team and the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority struck a $125 million deal to sell personal seat licenses to fans in the new Vikings stadium, set to open in 2016. The MSFA says $100 million earned Read more →

by Tim Nelson

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February 7, 2014 8:23 AM

Keeping up with Minnesota athletes in Sochi

The opening ceremonies for the Winter Olympics in Sochi begin today. When the U.S. team marches into the stadium, Minnesota athletes will be well represented. One of the people who will be tracking those athletes is KARE-11 TV's Dave Schwartz. He spoke with MPR's Cathy Wurzer from Sochi.

by Cathy Wurzer

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February 7, 2014 4:30 AM

Video: New looks at the finished Vikings stadium

The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority and the Vikings are going to unveil more about their plan to get about $125 million out of fans before the new stadium even opens in 2016

by Tim Nelson

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February 7, 2014 3:19 AM

Live blog: The latest from the Sochi Olympics

Live coverage of the 2014 Winter Olympics from Sochi, Russia.

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February 6, 2014 4:09 PM

Olympic Skating: The Essential Guide

Figure and speed skating are some of the oldest Winter Olympic sports. Two coaches provided insight on what to watch for at the Sochi games.

by Molly Bloom

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February 6, 2014 2:26 PM

Your guide to the 2014 Winter Olympics

All the essential information you need to watch the games. Insiders share what to watch for during the events and you can learn more about the 44 Minnesotans who will be competing in Sochi.

by Molly Bloom

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February 6, 2014 12:17 PM

Olympic skiing: The essential guide

Between Alpine, cross country, freestyle, Nordic combined, ski jumping and snowboarding, it's an exciting year for Olympic skiing. Slopestyle is making its debut this year and women will be competing in ski jump for the first time.

by Molly Bloom

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February 6, 2014 12:08 PM

Olympic curling: The essential guide

Curling first originated in Scotland in the 16th century, played on frozen ponds and lochs. But the sport has a in the upper Midwest and Minnesota in particular. Nearly all of Team USA's curlers are from the state.

by Molly Bloom