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As season ends, Vikings insist dome lease is over

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.
by Tim Nelson

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Bears hang on to beat Vikings 17-13

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.

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Vikings play final game of Metrodome lease

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.

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Howard Sinker's annual 'Year in Sports' show

Howard Sinker's annual 'Year in Sports' show

Since 1995, Howard Sinker has joined Midday at year's end to talk about the biggest sports stories of the year. What do you think is the most important, or most interesting sports story of the year 2011?

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Wis. recall organizers to stake out Rose Bowl

Wisconsin residents won't get a respite from recall mania at the Rose Bowl.

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Stadium support boosted with Senjem in Senate's top position

Stadium support boosted with Senjem in Senate's top position

Support for a new football stadium got a boost this week when Minnesota Senate Republicans elected Dave Senjem of Rochester as majority leader.
by Tom Scheck

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Losing to Predators, Wild drop 7th straight game

The Wild outshot the Predators 11-10 in the first period, 11-5 in the second and 35-25 overall. Minnesota had the only four shots in overtime.

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Bucks hold off Timberwolves surge 98-95

"We just dug ourselves a hole we shouldn't have been in," Kevin Love said. "We turned the ball over too much and they made some shots."

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Wolves lead Thunder into final minutes before 4-point loss

The Wolves sold out their home opener for the first time since 2007, and there is a new hope coming from one of the league's most hapless franchises.

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Britt Robson previews Timberwolves season

Britt Robson previews Timberwolves season

Sports Illustrated writer Britt Robson previews the Minnesota Timberwolves season.
by Cathy Wurzer

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