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March 8, 2012 2:14 PM

At hockey safety summit, calls for skill over toughness

A panel of hockey coaches, referees and other experts on Thursday said that changes to the game -- from enforcing stiffer penalties for dangerous plays to emphasizing skill instead of intimidation -- could help make the game safer.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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March 8, 2012 9:45 AM

Mpls. City Councilor comes out against stadium plan

Another member of the Minneapolis City Council is calling for a citywide referendum on the Vikings stadium proposal.

by Curtis Gilbert

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March 8, 2012 8:34 AM

14% of Winona youth hockey league had severe concussions this season

A small Winona youth hockey league's use of baseline testing this season detected 14 percent of players had concussions severe enough to keep them off the ice.

by Tom Weber

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March 8, 2012 7:30 AM

Hockey officials, parents place greater emphasis on reducing injuries, concussions

As Minnesota's top high school hockey teams take the ice during the state hockey tournament, there is greater emphasis to reduce the kind of play that can lead to concussions and other serious injuries.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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March 8, 2012 7:00 AM

Alaska Native musher strives to be Iditarod champ

When he was a boy growing up in the village of Fort Yukon, Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race rookie Josh Cadzow rooted for Alaska Native John Baker to win the race.

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March 7, 2012 11:35 AM

Colts release QB Peyton Manning

Peyton Manning's record-breaking run as quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts ended Wednesday, when owner Jim Irsay announced the team would release its best player.

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March 6, 2012 4:00 AM

Stadium: Why the Minneapolis City Council vote matters

Gov. Mark Dayton said a deal to build a new NFL stadium is contingent not only on the support of the state Legislature, but also on the approval of the Minneapolis City Council. The plan faces uncertain prospects in both bodies.

by Curtis Gilbert

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March 5, 2012 6:51 PM

NFL bounties amount to incentive system run amok

Several players described their profession as ripe for this to happen: a violent workplace with plenty of cash floating around. Think of it as an incentive system run amok.

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March 5, 2012 4:00 PM

4 NFL teams now linked to bounty scandal

Four NFL teams have now been linked to the bounty scandal that came to light Friday after an announcement was made that the New Orleans Saints players were paid for "big hits" that took opponents out of games.