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Gophers hang tough against Spartans but lose 31-24

Gophers hang tough against Spartans but lose 31-24

Undaunted by the nation's top-ranked pass defense, MarQueis Gray and Da'Jon McKnight nearly pulled off another upset against a team with Big Ten title aspirations.

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Advocates of gambling option for stadium seek support

Supporters of the option to allow slot machines at Minnesota's horse racing tracks say they want to be part of the solution for a Vikings stadium.
by Tim Pugmire

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State revenues from proposed electronic pull tabs a gamble

State revenues from proposed electronic pull tabs a gamble

Tax revenue from electronic pull tab gambling appears to have the broadest political support as a public funding source for a new Minnesota Vikings stadium. But there's no guarantee the new devices would bring in the cash state officials expect.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Stalled Vikings stadium bill gets new lease on life

Lawmakers who support a taxpayer subsidized stadium met with Gov. Dayton Thursday and emerged saying they will work to revive the issue and present a bill that they hope will pass in a special session this year.
by Tom Scheck

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The new Twins broadcaster

The Twins have named a new play-by-play radio broadcaster to replace John Gordon.
by Bob Collins

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Stadium talks at standstill

Stadium talks at standstill

Efforts to reach an agreement on a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings could be done for the year.

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Has the playing field been leveled for women in sports?

Has the playing field been leveled for women in sports?

A month after the Minnesota Lynx brought home the WNBA championship trophy, the University of Minnesota is hosting a national conference on the state of women and sports. We'll hear from experts in the field on how sports is changing women's lives and practices that continue to hold women back in the field.

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Dayton: Vikings stadium 'in limbo'

Dayton: Vikings stadium 'in limbo'

Gov. Mark Dayton emerged from a meeting with Republican legislative leaders this afternoon saying that his plan to propose a Vikings stadium public financing option is in limbo.
by Tim Pugmire

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Vikings disappointed by Zellers' opposition to special session

Vikings disappointed by Zellers' opposition to special session

The Minnesota Vikings say they're disappointed that House Speaker Kurt Zellers is telling his fellow Republicans that he doesn't want a special legislative session this fall.
by Tim Nelson

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