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February 9, 2014 10:36 AM

Seeing Sochi Day 3: Our favorite Olympics photos

Sochi, Russia AP -- Among the eight gold medalists on Day 3 were: snowboarder Jamie Anderson, the American slopestyle queen who triumphed in her sport's Olympic debut; Irene Wust, who showed why speedskating is Dutch territory; and Russia in team figure skating, likewise an Olympic newcomer, for its first gold in Sochi. Here are some of our favorite photos from Day 3.

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February 8, 2014 1:55 PM

Seeing Sochi Day 2: Our favorite Olympics photos

In all, 98 gold medals will be awarded over the next 16 days, and five were settled on Day 2.

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February 8, 2014 10:20 AM

First gold medal goes to an American

Slopestyle snowboarder Sage Kotsenburg has won the first gold medal in the Sochi Olympics. The 20-year old said his winning run was the best of his life.

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February 7, 2014 7:19 PM

Alex Rodriguez drops lawsuit against baseball, players union

The federal lawsuit was the Yankees third baseman's last chance at trying to overturn the unprecedented punishment handed down by the league over allegations that Rodriguez used performance-enhancing drugs and then tried to scuttle an investigation into his use of the drugs.

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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.

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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