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Metrodome may not be ready for Vikings preseason

Metrodome may not be ready for Vikings preseason

The incoming chair of the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission said the Metrodome might not be ready for the start of the Vikings season this fall.
by Tim Nelson

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Favre files retirement papers

Favre files retirement papers

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre has filed his retirement papers with the NFL, the league confirmed on Monday.
by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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UND fans use wordplay to protest logo retirement

UND fans use wordplay to protest logo retirement

Two University of North Dakota hockey fans and former English majors are using wordplay to try to find some humor in the pending retirement of the university's Fighting Sioux nickname.
by Dave Kolpack, The Associated Press

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Twins, Thome agree to 1-year, $3 million deal

Twins, Thome agree to 1-year, $3 million deal

The Minnesota Twins say the team has reached a $3 million, one-year contract agreement with designated hitter Jim Thome.

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Ted Mondale to lead key Minn. stadium panel

Ted Mondale to lead key Minn. stadium panel

Former state Sen. Ted Mondale will run the commission that operates the Metrodome and may have a role in determining whether and how a new Minnesota Vikings stadium is built.
by Mike Mulcahy and Brian Bakst, Associated Press

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Newsmaker: Tackling safely in the game of football

Newsmaker: Tackling safely in the game of football

Concerned about the increase in concussions, a former football player is teaching young players how to tackle without leading head first.

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TwinsFest sold out due to smaller venue

The Minnesota Twins have sold out the team's annual fan festival after capping the number of tickets at 25,000 because of a venue change.

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Frazier in place as coach, but Vikings face uncertain future

Frazier in place as coach, but Vikings face uncertain future

The Minnesota Vikings announced the promotion of Leslie Frazier from interim to head coach Monday at Winter Park. Frazier took over for former head coach Brad Childress, who was fired midseason.
by Brandt Williams

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Vikings hire Frazier as permanent head coach

Vikings hire Frazier as permanent head coach

The Minnesota Vikings have named Leslie Frazier their new head coach. He had been the interim coach for the last half of the season, after Brad Childress was fired.
by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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