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March 28, 2011 11:30 AM

The business of college athletics

March Madness is upon us again, and millions of Americans are glued to their screens as college basketball teams vie to win the multi-billion NCAA tournament. But as the business of big-time college athletics grows, many continue to wonder if the athletes playing the games should be paid.

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March 28, 2011 3:00 AM

St. Paul Saints mount push for Lowertown ballpark

The alternative the Saints and St. Paul officials are proposing is a new, $50 million downtown stadium, butting up against the St. Paul's Farmer's Market in Lowertown.

by Tim Nelson

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March 17, 2011 12:48 PM

Gov signs bill to keep UND Fighting Sioux nickname

North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple has signed legislation that requires the University of North Dakota to keep its Fighting Sioux nickname.

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March 17, 2011 7:29 AM

Legendary Gophers football coach dies at age 98

The football coach who led the Minnesota Gophers to a national championship and two back-to-back Rose Bowls has died at age 98.

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March 16, 2011 9:56 AM

Vonn takes overall lead; Mancuso wins downhill

Lindsey Vonn took the lead from Maria Riesch in their duel for the overall World Cup title on Wednesday, finishing fourth behind winner Julia Mancuso in the final downhill of the season.

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March 11, 2011 4:25 PM

NFL players' union decertifies as talks break down

The NFL players' union has decertified, making the league's first work stoppage since 1987 a near-certainty.

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March 11, 2011 2:25 PM

Despite vote, UND still plans to drop nickname

The North Dakota Senate has voted to keep the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname.

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March 11, 2011 10:01 AM

Vikings defensive tackle ends legal fight with NFL

An attorney for Kevin Williams says the Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle has decided to end his legal battle with the NFL over a failed drug test, while free agent Pat Williams will continue the fight.

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March 8, 2011 12:00 AM

Baseball season draws near

There's still 3 feet of snow on the ground, but baseball season isn't far off. Midmorning gets the latest from spring training, and speaks with the author of a book on local baseball legend Toni Stone.

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March 3, 2011 9:37 AM

Looming NFL lockout complicates Vikings future

The collective bargaining agreement between NFL owners and the players union expires tonight at 11 p.m. Central Time. If a new agreement isn't reached today, the owners could lock the players out.

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