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September 2, 2011 4:09 PM

Howard Sinker's annual State Fair sports show

Howard Sinker joins Gary Eichten at MPR's State Fair booth for the annual Labor Day Sports Extravaganza.

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September 2, 2011 9:30 AM

Jerry Kill's 'genuine' leadership as asset for the Gophers

The University of Minnesota football team plays its first game of the season tomorrow on the road against the University of Southern California. Gopher fans are optimistic about the future because of the team's new coach, Jerry Kill.

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September 1, 2011 8:13 AM

Vikings may sweeten stadium deal; roof back in picture

The Minnesota Vikings say the team may kick in more money to close a stadium deal than the $407 million initially pledged.

by Tim Nelson

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August 31, 2011 10:22 PM

Ramsey officials will continue stadium discussion; Legislature could sidestep vote

The Ramsey County Charter Commission has punted the possibility of a stadium vote into October.

by Tim Nelson

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August 30, 2011 5:00 PM

Vikings owner speaks against stadium referendum

A proposed football stadium should not have to face a Ramsey County referendum, because Hennepin County didn't need one to build a baseball stadium, said the owner of the Minnesota Vikings.

by Tim Pugmire

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August 25, 2011 5:49 PM

Jim Thome traded back to Cleveland

Jim Thome has accepted a trade to the Cleveland Indians from the Minnesota Twins.

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August 25, 2011 11:53 AM

St. Clair High to drop varsity football -- for now

A high school in south-central Minnesota is dropping varsity football this season over safety concerns related to a lack of upperclassmen on the team.

by Tom Weber

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August 25, 2011 7:38 AM

Slowey struggles in fifth; Twins lose 6-1

Kevin Slowey cruised through four innings Wednesday night. He just couldn't get out of the fifth.

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August 23, 2011 3:43 PM

Revamped Vikings have nowhere to go but up

Almost all of the drama, tension and dysfunction that framed the colossal collapse last year by the Minnesota Vikings. This season, their profile is considerably lower - along with the expectations.

by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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August 23, 2011 7:27 AM

Duluth track standout Matt Kero dies in sleep

Eighteen-year-old Matt Kero was cross country MVP the last three years at Duluth Denfeld High School.

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