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September 26, 2011 9:54 AM

Vikings face potential Ramsey County referendum roadblock

The Vikings haven't found a way to win football games yet this season, and now they face a new challenge to their plans to build a stadium in Arden Hills.

by Tim Nelson

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September 26, 2011 9:07 AM

Lynx owner lauds team and fans

The Minnesota Lynx will host the first game of WNBA Finals on Sunday at the Target Center. Yesterday, the Lynx beat Phoenix 103-86 to win the Western Conference. While the Lynx are having their best season ever, the Timberwolves have cancelled the first week of preseason games because of the continuing NBA labor impasse.

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September 26, 2011 6:55 AM

NDSC Bison stampede Gophers 37-24

When North Dakota State comes to Minnesota, the Bison make themselves at home. The Gophers just keep playing the role of the far-too-gracious host.

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September 26, 2011 12:00 AM

Gophers football coach to Mayo after new seizure

Minnesota coach Jerry Kill is headed back to the hospital to seek more treatment for the seizures that have plagued him for more than two weeks now. And it is unclear when he will be back on the sideline.

by Jon Krawczynski, Associated Press

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September 26, 2011 12:00 AM

Do college sports need to be saved?

This fall, big money is having a greater impact on big-time college sports, from schools changing conferences to a renewed call to pay student athletes. Is there a remedy that can balance athletics with the core academic mission of schools?

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September 25, 2011 9:06 PM

Lynx beat Mercury to reach first WNBA finals

The Minnesota Lynx reached the WNBA finals for the first time in franchise history after defeating the Phoenix Mercury 103-86 on Sunday, completing a two-game sweep in the Western Conference finals.

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September 25, 2011 3:45 PM

Vikings lose to Lions in OT; fall to 0-3

Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes to rally the Detroit Lions from a 20-0 halftime deficit, and Jason Hanson kicked a 32-yard field goal in overtime that lifted Detroit to a 26-23 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The Vikings gave away a big halftime lead for the third week in a row.