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St. Paul Saints mount push for Lowertown ballpark

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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Gov signs bill to keep UND Fighting Sioux nickname

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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Legendary Gophers football coach dies at age 98

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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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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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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Despite vote, UND still plans to drop nickname

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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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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Baseball season draws near

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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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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