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Steelers beat Jets 24-19 for AFC title

The Pittsburgh Steelers advanced to their third Super Bowl in six years thanks to a big-play defense that returned a fumble for a touchdown and staged a late goal-line stand in a 24-19 victory over the New York Jets.

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Minn. prep hoops player improves after surgery

A 17-year-old who collapsed while playing a high school basketball game in western Minnesota last week is improving and will be moved to the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis for specialized care.

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Packers beat Bears 21-14 to win NFC title

Packers beat Bears 21-14 to win NFC title

Aaron Rodgers ran for a touchdown and made a saving tackle to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 21-14 win over the Chicago Bears in the NFC championship game Sunday.

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Lake Nokomis' U.S. Pond Hockey Championships

Lake Nokomis' U.S. Pond Hockey Championships

Although temperatures reached nearly 20 below zero and winds gusted up to 10 mph, people from all over the country braved the cold and descended on Lake Nokomis today for the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships.
by Elliot deBruyn

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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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