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Smartphone boom fuels a $1 billion fantasy sports industry

The Fantasy Sports Trade Association says 33 million Americans take part in one fantasy sport or another -- and 24 million of them play fantasy football. The growth in popularity tracks closely with the expansion of broadband access and the smartphone boom across the country.

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Dayton: More Wilf money needed for Vikings stadium

Dayton: More Wilf money needed for Vikings stadium

Gov. Mark Dayton has sent a letter to the Minnesota Sports Facility Authority asking it to negotiate a financial agreement in which the Vikings owners pay for their share of the new stadium from their own resources.

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Coach Jerry Kill back on job after seizure

Coach Jerry Kill back on job after seizure

Gopher football coach Jerry Kill is back at work after a seizure during Saturday's game against Western Illinois.
by Tim Nelson

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Kill's latest siezure raises questions once again

Kill's latest siezure raises questions once again

Two of the University of Minnesota Gophers head football coach Jerry Kill's assistants tell the Star Tribune that Kill will not resign after his latest seizure during a game. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about any fallout from the latest incident.

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Rep. Barrett wants Vikings stadium deal reopened

Rep. Barrett wants Vikings stadium deal reopened

As the state of Minnesota and the Vikings move closer to finalizing a contract to build the team a new stadium, a Republican state lawmaker says the financing package should be restructured so that taxpayers won’t have to pay as much. Rep. Bob Barrett,  R-Lindstrom,  says taxpayers could cut their contribution to the stadium by Read more →
by Mark Zdechlik

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5 x 8: Can Jerry Kill be a coach?

5 x 8: Can Jerry Kill be a coach?

To be imperfect in a world of perfect, a solution to what ails the Iron Range, how to find a kidney, what does America want for health care anyway, and the Replacements in Chicago.
by Bob Collins

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Photos: Vikings vs. Bears

Photos: Vikings vs. Bears

The Minnesota Vikings lost to the Chicago Bears Sunday after a touchdown throw by Jay Cutler with 10 seconds left on the clock. The Bears won 31-30. Here are some highlights.

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Photos: Gophers beat Leathernecks

Photos: Gophers beat Leathernecks

With Minnesota coach Jerry Kill at a hospital after a seizure at halftime, David Cobb and Rodrick Williams each rushed for two touchdowns to lead the Gophers past Western Illinois 29-12 on Saturday afternoon.

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Minnesota tops WIU; seizure strikes Gophers coach Kill again

Minnesota tops WIU; seizure strikes Gophers coach Kill again

Kill has epilepsy, and he has a long history of game-day seizures. He was lying on the ground, writhing back and forth with medical staff surrounding him, right after the Gophers left for the locker room at halftime again Western Illinois.

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