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Officials urge caution for Minnesotans using snowmobiles

Officials urge caution for Minnesotans using snowmobiles

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging people to use caution this weekend if they are operating snowmobiles.
by Jessica Mador

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Minnesota loses to Iowa State 14-13 in Insight Bowl

Minnesota loses to Iowa State 14-13 in Insight Bowl

Minnesota's Adam Weber threw for 261 yards and a score, and Kyle Theret picked off two passes for the Golden Gophers, who became the first team to lose three times in the Insight Bowl.

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The big sports stories of 2009

The big sports stories of 2009

Sports analyst Howard Sinker will join Midday in the studio for our traditional New Year's sports show. Sinker will look back at the sports stories of 2009, and ahead to next year.

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Insight Bowl an important appearance for Gophers

Insight Bowl an important appearance for Gophers

The Minnesota Gophers football team is in Tempe, Ariz., getting ready to take on the Iowa State Cyclones in Thursday's Insight Bowl. The Insight isn't considered a major college bowl game, but it is worth a lot, financially and otherwise, to the U of M football team.
by Tim Post

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Gym using judo to help kids tackle larger issues

Gym using judo to help kids tackle larger issues

In the sport of judo, contestants try to flip, fling or wrestle each other to the ground and keep them there; and in north Minneapolis, some neighborhood residents are using judo to help them tackle some larger problems.
by Brandt Williams

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Favre among 8 Vikings in Pro Bowl

Favre among 8 Vikings in Pro Bowl

Brett Favre and Peyton Manning already were Pro Bowl regulars when they were selected to this season's game Tuesday.

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Suns trade Alando Tucker to Timberwolves

The Phoenix Suns on Tuesday traded swingman Alando Tucker, a future conditional second-round draft pick and cash considerations to the Minnesota Timberwolves for guard Jason Hart.

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Vonn finishes 18th in World Cup slalom

Minnesota native Lindsey Vonn finishes 18th in the World Cup slalom after bruising her arm.

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Female coach a rare sight for boys' high school teams

Female coach a rare sight for boys' high school teams

A Minnesota high school basketball coach is challenging gender stereotypes. Heads are turning when the Ulen-Hitterdal Spartans boys basketball team takes to the court this year.
by Dan Gunderson

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Vikings lose to Chicago 36-30 in OT

Vikings lose to Chicago 36-30 in OT

The Minnesota Vikings lost a thrilling game to the Chicago Bears, 36-30, in overtime Monday night in Chicago.

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