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1975: To build or not to build the Metrodome

1975: To build or not to build the Metrodome

The Metrodome is down to one major tenant -- the Minnesota Vikings -- and even they don't want to play there anymore. As the team and the state contemplate building a new stadium, take a look back at the days when the Metrodome was still just a gleam in lawmakers' eyes.
by Marc Sanchez

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Vikings return to Mankato, and faith is born anew

Vikings return to Mankato, and faith is born anew

What's a team of prodigal sons if they don't have a few transgressions under their belts?
by Philip Bryant

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Valencia has 3 RBIs, Twins batter KC 11-2

Valencia has 3 RBIs, Twins batter KC 11-2

Milestones and historic firsts just keep piling up for both the happy Minnesota Twins and the battered Kansas City Royals.

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Twins stomp Kansas City 19-1

Twins stomp Kansas City 19-1

Joe Mauer had five hits and a career-best seven RBIs and Danny Valencia went 4 for 4 with a grand slam for his first major league home run, leading Minnesota to a 19-1 rout Monday night over Kansas City.

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St. Paul: Skilled hands make a wooden canoe

St. Paul: Skilled hands make a wooden canoe

In an old warehouse in downtown St. Paul's Lowertown, Dennis Davidson and George Weed make canoes the old-fashioned way. They cut, plane and tap planks onto a hull in a trance-inducing rhythm. Their finished products are marvelous watercraft.
by Marc Sanchez

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Liriano stops Indians streak, lifts Twins to win

Liriano stops Indians streak, lifts Twins to win

Francisco Liriano worked out of trouble while throwing seven effective innings and the Minnesota Twins salvaged the final game of a frustrating series against Cleveland, winning 6-0 on Wednesday to end the Indians' six-game winning streak.
by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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Favre: No deadline for decision

Favre: No deadline for decision

Brett Favre shared a laugh with Brad Childress about the two of them butting heads over the direction of the offense during a recent visit the Minnesota Vikings coach made to Hattiesburg, Miss.

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