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Twins statues at Target Field get sweaters

Just in time for the state's latest cold snap, a handful of statues of classic Minnesota Twins players outside Target Field will be outfitted with custom-knit sweaters, hats and scarves.

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Teams gather in Mpls. for US Pond Hockey

Teams gather in Mpls. for US Pond Hockey

Hockey players from across the country have descended on Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis for the annual U.S. Pond Hockey Championships.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Metro PFLAG event focuses on gay athletes

A Twin Cities group that advocates for gay and lesbian students held its annual conference at Hamline University on Friday.
by Tim Post

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Wild radio announcer Bob Kurtz on start of NHL season

Wild radio announcer Bob Kurtz on start of NHL season

On the eve of the long-delayed NHL season opener, we'll check in with Bob Kurtz, radio play-by-play announcer for the Minnesota Wild.
by Laura Yuen

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MSFA outlines schedule for picking builder for Vikings stadium

MSFA outlines schedule for picking builder for Vikings stadium

The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority met this morning in Minneapolis. They talked about the schedule for picking a construction manager, about the first 18 firms to win work as subcontractors  under the design services agreement, and about the equity plan to ensure minorities, women and low income workers get a piece of the stadium building…
by Tim Nelson

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Armstrong in his own words: 'I'm a flawed character'

Armstrong in his own words: 'I'm a flawed character'

He was certain his "fate was sealed" when longtime friend, training partner and trusted lieutenant George Hincapie, who was along for the ride on all seven of Armstrong's Tour de France wins from 1999-2005, was forced to give him up to anti-doping authorities.

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Photos: Training for the biathlon

Photos: Training for the biathlon

National Guard soldiers from eight states will be in Minnesota next week to test their skiing and shooting skills. The Guard sponsors regional biathlon competitions for guard teams from across the country. Winning brings bragging rights for the Guard teams, as well as the chance to compete against national teams around the world.

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National Guard members train, compete for biathlon

National Guard members train, compete for biathlon

National Guard soldiers from eight states will be in Minnesota next week to test their skiing and shooting skills. The Guard sponsors regional biathlon competitions for guard teams from across the country. Winning brings bragging rights for the Guard teams, as well as the chance to compete against national teams around the world.
by Dan Gunderson

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Armstrong admits doping to Oprah

Armstrong admits doping to Oprah

He did it. He finally admitted it. Lance Armstrong doped.

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Target Center target: $121M update for Timberwolves home

Target Center target: $121M update for Timberwolves home

The city of Minneapolis updated its Target Center renovation project site today, and it included this tidbit: contractor Mortenson now projects $97 million in construction alone, and a total cost of $121 million with all the "soft costs" thrown in.
by Tim Nelson

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