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rganizers of Saturday night's mixed-martial arts Cage Fighting Xtreme event at the Target Center say the lineup features the largest contingent of Minnesota fighters ever to compete at the same event.
Vikings stadium bill moves to full Senate
The tax committee in the Minnesota Senate has narrowly approved a Viking stadium bill, clearing the way for a final vote in the Legislature -- a move that could come as early as Sunday.
Sen. tax committee approves stadium plan
The taxes committee in the Minnesota Senate has narrowly approved a plan for a new Vikings stadium.
The Week in Commentary
A summary of the week's commentaries, and some of the comments they generated.
Little support for stadium among Minneapolis lawmakers
Republican leaders in the Minnesota House and Senate say it will take strong, bipartisan support to pass a Vikings stadium bill this session — but they won't be seeing many "yes" votes from Minneapolis Democrats.
Vikings trade down, draft left tackle Matt Kalil
The Minnesota Vikings moved down in the draft and still found their man.
In sports news, the Minnesota Twins lost to the Boston Red Sox 7 to 6 last night at Target Field. The Minnesota Timberwolves play for the final time this season tonight when the Denver Nuggets visit Target Center. And the first round of the NFL draft will be held tonight in New York. The Minnesota Vikings have the third overall pick. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker about all of those topics. He's the digital sports editor for Startribune.com.