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Survey says!

Survey says!

It looks like the Vikings are broaching the very, very touchy subject of personal seat licenses. A story in the Star Tribune says that the team is putting out a survey gaging interest in the practice, which is being used by 17 of the NFL's 32 teams (although the Packers $3,000 fee isn't really a seat license in the traditional term, since it has to be turned back to the team for a refund of the selling price. It's not very personal, as seat licenses go.)
by Tim Nelson

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William McGuire buys Minnesota Stars

Former UnitedHealth CEO William McGuire is now a pro sports owner. The doctor, business leader and philanthropist made his debut yesterday as the new owner of the Minnesota Stars, the minor league soccer franchise that plays in Blaine.
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Timberwolves drill Magic, 90-75

The Minnesota Timberwolves' two stars are watching from the bench with injuries, and Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio are seeing a deep team respond with some inspired defense and unselfish offense to make up the difference.

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The election tally

The election tally

The votes are in. Here are the winners and losers according to their stadium votes: Senate “Yes” votes that got beaten: John Carlson (R), Bemidji; Joe Gimse (R), Willmar Senate “No” votes that got beaten: Ted Daley (R), Eagan; John Howe (R), Red Wing; Benjamin Kruse (R), Brooklyn Park; Ted Lillie (R), Lake Elmo House…
by Tim Nelson

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Down 22, Timberwolves still beat Nets

Down 22, Timberwolves still beat Nets

It was the fourth-biggest comeback in Minnesota franchise history, the largest since falling behind Dallas 74-50 before rallying for a 113-110 overtime victory on Jan. 17, 1998.

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Lynch, Wilson lead Seattle past Vikings

Adrian Peterson tore through the Seahawks defense for one of the finest games of his career, yet was stuck being a spectator as Seattle (5-4) slowly pulled away in the fourth quarter.

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To support kids like mine, vote no

To support kids like mine, vote no

The marriage amendment would be shaming and hurtful to children of same-sex couples.

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NHL labor talks resume after more than 2 weeks off

After more than two weeks apart and the hockey season hanging in the balance, the NHL and the players' association are returning to the bargaining table Saturday after more than two weeks off.

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Minnesota Stars soccer gets new owners

Minnesota Stars soccer gets new owners

Minnesota's professional soccer team has new ownership, after two years of being owned and operated by its parent, the North American Soccer League.
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A preview of the Timberwolves basketball season

A preview of the Timberwolves basketball season

MPR's Cathy Wurzer gets a sneak peek at the Timberwolves season with our favorite basketball analyst Britt Robson who writes about the NBA for SportsIllustrated.com.
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