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Gambling revenue to pay for stadium is risky

Gambling revenue to pay for stadium is risky

Paying for a new NFL stadium could depend on millions of dollars in new gambling revenue. But new data show gaps between the promise and the reality of gambling expansion around the country — at times, wide gaps.
by Tim Nelson

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Minot lawyer defends UND's Fighting Sioux nickname

Reed Soderstrom chairs the referendum committee that's working to keep the UND "Fighting Sioux" name.
by Cathy Wurzer

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A beloved dog lost to a trap, and not a law was broken

A beloved dog lost to a trap, and not a law was broken

The open space behind the house doesn't seem so welcoming anymore.

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Dayton drops 'optimistic' description of Vikings stadium deal

Dayton drops 'optimistic' description of Vikings stadium deal

Gov. Mark Dayton emerged Tuesday from a meeting with Vikings owner Zygi Wilf, as well as the team attorney and chief financial officer, to say there is no breakthrough yet in a stadium financing deal with the team.
by Tim Nelson

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For skier Lindsey Vonn, yet another World Cup title

For skier Lindsey Vonn, yet another World Cup title

Just 24 hours after clinching her fifth consecutive World Cup downhill title, the American who grew up skiing at Buck Hill in the Twin Cities suburbs clinched her third straight super-combined trophy Sunday.

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A Hail Mary Vikings stadium plan

Can arbitrage help build a Vikings stadium?
by Tim Pugmire

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Mauer ready from Day 1 of spring training

Mauer ready from Day 1 of spring training

After a series of ailments limited him to only 82 games in 2011, Minnesota Twins star Joe Mauer reported to spring training on Saturday and said he planned to start catching right away when pitchers and catchers hold their first workout on Sunday. Mauer hopes to put last season's poor performance behind him.

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Vikings, Dayton, Rybak see stadium deal in matter of days

Vikings, Dayton, Rybak see stadium deal in matter of days

Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission chairman Ted Mondale says the deal could be unveiled in a matter of days. And mayor R.T. Rybak says gaps in the deal are closing.
by Tim Nelson

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