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Sports

Football and its impact on the brain

Football and its impact on the brain

Former Vikings center Matt Birk is part of a study to examine the impact of football on the human brain, by donating his brain to science. Tom Crann talked with Birk and Dr. Bob Stern from the Boston University School of Medicine about the study.
by Tom Crann

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To Everest and back

To Everest and back

A local scientist talks about his summit of Mount Everest after several high-altitude excursions around the world.

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U of M's TCF Stadium awarded LEED certification

U of M's TCF Stadium awarded LEED certification

The University of Minnesota's new football stadium has been designated as a LEED certified building.
by Tim Post

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Gophers to address long lines at new stadium

Gophers to address long lines at new stadium

University of Minnesota athletic director Joel Maturi said his staff is trying to work out problems with the new Gopher football stadium before the next game on Saturday.

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Favre efficient in first game with Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are undefeated with Brett Favre as their quarterback. Favre threw a touchdown pass in his debut with the Vikings to help Minnesota defeat the Browns 34 - 20 in Cleveland yesterday. The big star on offense was not Favre, but running back Adrian Peterson.

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Appeals Court clears Vikings' Williamses to play

Appeals Court clears Vikings' Williamses to play

A federal Appeals Court says the NFL cannot suspend Minnesota Vikings Pat Williams and Kevin Williams for violating the league's anti-doping policy.
by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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U of M dedicates veterans site at TCF Bank Stadium

The University of Minnesota is ready to formally dedicate the area in its new TCF Bank Stadium built to honor the state's veterans.

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Friday night lights honor vets, families on 9/11

Friday night lights honor vets, families on 9/11

For the first time, the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks falls on a Friday -- the traditional night for high school football. Some schools are going all out to remember those who died in the attacks and served in the two wars that have followed.
by Jon Krawczynski, Associated Press

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University of Minnesota Marching Band has a new home

University of Minnesota Marching Band has a new home

The University of Minnesota Marching Band opened their first season in the new TCF Bank Stadium with spat camp earlier this month.

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Reading the Vikings

Reading the Vikings

Because of Brett Favre, there is more interest in the Vikings opener this year than there has been in many years. To prepare for the season, Tom Crann talked to Armand Peterson, editor of "The Vikings Reader."
by Tom Crann

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