Sports

Eyes on Linden Ave. as possible stadium site
Supporters call the intersection of Linden Avenue and 16th Street the "back door" to downtown Minneapolis, and say a stadium there would make a great portal to the city.
E.J. Henderson's nine-year career with the Minnesota Vikings, the third-longest on the team, could end this weekend. His contract is expiring, and he hasn't heard from the front office about a new deal.
The organization that oversees high school sports in Minnesota is reminding hockey coaches about hitting from behind, after a 16-year old was paralyzed last week during a game.
The Minnesota Vikings have elevated Rick Spielman to general manager, the first move in what will be a critical offseason toward reviving a team that matched the worst record in franchise history.
Kevin Love had 24 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Timberwolves to their second win in a row, 106-96 Monday night over the Spurs, who lost Manu Ginobili to a broken left hand.
As season ends, Vikings insist dome lease is over
The Minnesota Vikings' loss to the Chicago Bears at the Metrodome Sunday put an end to one of the franchise's worst seasons and renewed the pressure for the state to replace the Viking's home for the last 30 years.
Bears hang on to beat Vikings 17-13
Charles Tillman's interception return in the second quarter gave Chicago the lead for good, and the Bears finished the season by stopping their five-game losing streak with a 17-13 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday despite three-and-a-half sacks by Jared Allen.
Vikings play final game of Metrodome lease
The team's lease expires on Feb. 1, which makes it possible that the game against Chicago on Sunday is the last the team will play under the big white top.