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Vikings stadium proposals: What comes next?

Vikings stadium proposals: What comes next?

After a year of debate, the effort to build a new home for the Vikings is still facing many hurdles.
by Phil Picardi and Tim Nelson

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Clock ticking down to governor's Vikings stadium deadline

Today's the day set by Gov. Mark Dayton for would-be hosts for a Vikings stadium to make their bids. The governor said he wants the best offers for NFL stadiums on his desk by the end of the day. Shakopee handed in a surprise, last-minute bid last night. Minneapolis and Ramsey County are likely to hand in their paperwork this afternoon.
by Phil Picardi and Tim Nelson

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Photos: Derek Boogaard, enforcer

Photos: Derek Boogaard, enforcer

Minnesota Wild enforcer Derek Boogaard died from a drug overdose that many attributed in part to his trying to cope with the injuries and pain he suffered as one of the league's most notorious brawlers. Here's a look at the role played on the ice.

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Out with concussion, Wild's Bouchard practices patience

Out with concussion, Wild's Bouchard practices patience

The Minnesota Wild right wing is out of action indefinitely after suffering another concussion, raising the question about whether his career is in jeopardy.

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Ramsey County bids for Vikings stadium: 'We're not dead yet'

Ramsey County bids for Vikings stadium: 'We're not dead yet'

On the eve of the governor's deadline for stadium bids, Ramsey County officials say they're going to sweeten their effort to win the NFL sweepstakes and take on their crosstown rivals.
by Tim Nelson

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Shakopee makes last-minute Vikings stadium bid

Shakopee makes last-minute Vikings stadium bid

Stadium boosters in Shakopee say they're going to submit a last-minute bid to the host the Minnesota Vikings.
by Tim Nelson

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Navigating the life that follows a spinal cord injury

Navigating the life that follows a spinal cord injury

A sports accident at age 17 led to an inspiring story of determination and strength of will.
by Ali Lozoff

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2nd Minn. prep hockey player seriously injured

Another Minnesota high school hockey player has been hospitalized after suffering a serious injury in a game, one week after a player was paralyzed by a check from behind in an incident that focused new attention on the dangers of the game.

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Gophers hockey team to raise money for Jablonski

Gophers hockey team to raise money for Jablonski

The Gophers will raise money for the Jack Jablonski Fund in two ways at Saturday night's U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game against Notre Dame at Mariucci Arena.

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Brawl erupts over Minn. prep hockey hit

An illegal check during a high school hockey game in southeast Minnesota erupted in a brawl that resulted in 10 ejections a week after a prep player for another team was paralyzed.

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