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August 29, 2013 3:09 PM

Mauer hopes to return to field after significant concussion

Minnesota Twins star Joe Mauer has not considered sitting out the rest of the season to let his concussion heal.

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August 29, 2013 12:01 PM

Lawmaker quits Vikings stadium panel

A House lawmaker is quitting the legislative panel overseeing the Vikings stadium construction over concerns about the panel's leadership structure.

by Tim Pugmire

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August 29, 2013 11:40 AM

Judge: NFL, players to settle concussion lawsuits

A federal judge says the NFL and more than 4,500 former players want to settle concussion-related lawsuits for $765 million.

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August 28, 2013 10:06 AM

Minn. resumes review into Vikings owner finances

A spokeswoman for the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority says Wednesday the Vikings now appear to have turned over all documents needed for a due diligence review of the finances of owners Zygi and Mark Wilf.

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August 27, 2013 4:31 PM

Have you pulled your kids out of football?

Some football programs in Minnesota have seen a decline in participation and MPR News and KARE11 want to find out why. In Edina, for example, there are two eighth grade football teams this year, down from three, and we've heard of other suburban districts whose football participation is down. If you're a parent, teacher or coach, please share your insights here.

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August 27, 2013 12:39 PM

Saints ballpark design delayed, but opening day won’t be, city says

The blueprints for the new St. Paul Saints ballpark won’t be finished until mid-February, six months later than St. Paul’s contract with designer Ryan Cos. dictated, according to the city. In spite of the delay, the city says the $63 million stadium will still be able to open in 2015, as originally planned. “We had…

by Curtis Gilbert

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August 26, 2013 11:22 AM

Questions still loom over Vikings offense

Minnesota Vikings fans were excited to see Adrian Peterson on the field at last night's preseason game in San Francisco. But if you blinked, you might have missed him. Peterson was only in for two plays and never touched the ball. The 49ers beat the Vikings 34-14. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the team's third preseason game which saw the starters play into the third quarter.