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Lemaire leaves Wild; other big changes ahead

Lemaire leaves Wild; other big changes ahead

The Minnesota Wild's only head coach bid farewell to his team today. Jacques Lemaire announced he won't return for a ninth season with the hockey team. His departure is likely to be just the first of many changes at the team's home arena.
by Tim Nelson

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Gophers close to fundraising goal for new stadium

Gophers close to fundraising goal for new stadium

More than 2,000 private residents have donated a total of $81.5 million to help build the new Gopher football stadium at the University of Minnesota.

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Wild hockey fans pick greatest high school team, player

Wild hockey fans pick greatest high school team, player

The Minnesota Wild hockey team held a bracket-style contest to let fans pick the greatest boys' high school team in state history. They also picked the greatest Minnesota-born player.
by Tom Weber

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Bemidji State's Frozen Four run ends

Bemidji State's Frozen Four run ends

Last night, the Bemidji State hockey team's hopes of going all the way were dashed when they fell to Miami of Ohio by a score of 4 to 1, but the Beavers puck play was put Bemidji on the map.
by Tom Robertson

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Hockey excitement revving up business in Bemidji

It's a big day for Bemidji hockey fans. For the first time the Bemidji State University Men's Hockey Team is in the NCAA championship Frozen Four. They face off against Ohio's Miami University in Washington D.C.

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Opening day holds memories, hopes for Twins' fans

Opening day holds memories, hopes for Twins' fans

The Minnesota Twins lost their last Metrodome home opener to the Seattle Mariners 6-1 last night. The loss left much of the sellout crowd a bit disappointed and many already are looking forward to next season, and not because they think this year's team is a lost cause.
by Brandt Williams

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Twins fans ready for tonight's home opener

Twins fans ready for tonight's home opener

It'll be 72 degrees inside the Metrodome tonight when the Minnesota Twins take to the field for their season opener against Seattle. But fans braved the cold this morning to get an early start on the season.

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Twins 'quietly confident,' sportswriter says

Twins 'quietly confident,' sportswriter says

The Twins came within one game of winning the American League Central Division last year. This year, as the team prepares for its opening game Monday night, sportswriter Phil Miller says the roster looks even stronger.

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Baseball's Opening Day!

Baseball's Opening Day!

Hope springs eternal on the opening day of Major League Baseball. Will the Minnesota Twins win the World Series in their last season at the Hubert Humphrey Metrodome?

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Pawlenty to spend deer opener in Thief River Falls

Governor Tim Pawlenty says he's heading to Thief River Falls in northwestern Minnesota for this year's deer hunting opener on Nov. 6.

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