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How does NFL bullying case compare to other workplace harassment?

We speak with a lawyer who investigates workplace bullying about the common themes he sees between the Jonathan Martin story and what happens in the average workplace.

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Author Gregg Easterbrook on fixing the NFL's greed, safety problems

Author Gregg Easterbrook on fixing the NFL's greed, safety problems

From head injuries and the physical toll of the game to the graduation rates of college players, Easterbrook's new book, "The King of Sports," looks at how the game he loves can be fixed.

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Mayor says he won’t spend hundreds of millions to keep Braves in Atlanta

Mayor says he won’t spend hundreds of millions to keep Braves in Atlanta

Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed said he wishes the city’s baseball team well, and he’ll be sorry to see them go in 2017. He said their stadium will be demolished and the city will move on when the Braves head to the suburbs. Here’s an excerpt from his CNN commentary today: “For 18 months, my administration Read more →
by Tim Nelson

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Downtown East gets planning approval in Minneapolis

Downtown East gets planning approval in Minneapolis

The mega-development planned for the Star Tribune’s Minneapolis real estate has won approval from the city’s Planning Commission.
by Tim Nelson

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Target Center redo approved amid Vikings stadium acrimony

Target Center redo approved amid Vikings stadium acrimony

The Minneapolis City Council signed off on the $97 million dollar upgrade to the Target Center this morning.
by Tim Nelson

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Should hazing be accepted as part of pro football?

Photo by Jayel Aheram via Flickr “Playing football is a man’s job, and if there’s any weak link, it gets weeded out. It’s the leaders’ job on the team to take care of it,” writes former Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Lydon Murtha. Murtha recently waded into the questions of bullying and hazing in the NFL. Read more →
by Michael Olson

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Joe Mauer moves from catcher to first base

Joe Mauer moves from catcher to first base

The Minnesota Twins announced today that all-star catcher Joe Mauer will be moving to first base.
by Tim Nelson

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First win hints at future of Gophers under Pitino

The University of Minnesota men's basketball team hopes to extend its record to 2-0 when they take on Montana tomorrow night at Williams Arena. MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about beginning of the Richard Pitino era as head coach of the team.

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