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MPR's Tim Nelson on Vikings stadium developments

Cathy Wurzer talks with MPR's Tim Nelson about legislative developments in negotiations over a Vikings stadium plan.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Nelson

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Stadium bill gets first OK in House

House Commerce committee passes stadium, pulltab and tipboard bills
by Tim Pugmire

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Dayton throws cold water on latest Vikings stadium plan

Dayton throws cold water on latest Vikings stadium plan

Gov. Mark Dayton offered sharp criticism for a new funding deal struck by Vikings stadium negotiators, saying a key component is illegal under federal law.
by Tim Nelson

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New Vikings stadium funding deal expands gambling

Negotiators working on a Vikings stadium struck a deal over the weekend that may settle questions about charitable gambling and whether it can help pay for a stadium.

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The academic accomplishments of the NCAA

The NCAA men's basketball championship is tonight when Kansas takes on powerhouse Kentucky. There's a commercial the NCAA has been playing during the tournament that touts the academic accomplishments of student-athletes. Are the claims true?

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US women open exhibition tournament against Japan

US women open exhibition tournament against Japan

It was one of those games -- one of those really big games -- that just didn't sit right for U.S. women's soccer coach Pia Sundhage.

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Stanford routs Minnesota for NIT title

Stanford routs Minnesota for NIT title

Stanford's young guards Chasson Randle and Aaron Bright each scored 15 points, and the Cardinal routed Minnesota 75-51 to win the NIT title Thursday night.

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Love leads T-Wolves past Bobcats, 88-83

Kevin Love is playing so well this month he's beginning to garner MVP consideration. And rightfully so.

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Senate OKs bill allowing alcohol sales at TCF Bank Stadium

Senate OKs bill allowing alcohol sales at TCF Bank Stadium

The Minnesota Senate passed a bill today that would allow the University of Minnesota to sell alcohol at college football games.
by Tom Scheck

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Magic Johnson group buys LA Dodgers

A group that includes former Lakers star Magic Johnson and longtime baseball executive Stan Kasten agreed Tuesday night to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers from Frank McCourt for a record $2 billion.

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