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Favre says he'll decide on Vikings before training camp

Favre says he'll decide on Vikings before training camp

Quarterback Brett Favre tells The Associated Press he is not yet ready to commit to playing with the Minnesota Vikings this season, but will decide before July 30 when training camp begins.

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Jacques Lemaire hired as NJ Devils coach

Jacques Lemaire hired as NJ Devils coach

Former Minnesota Wild coach Jacques Lemaire has been hired as head coach of the New Jersey Devils NHL team -- for the second time.

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Mauer to participate in All Star home run derby

Mauer to participate in All Star home run derby

The Major League Baseball All Star festivities begin today. Three Minnesota Twins players -- Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau and Joe Nathan -- will play in the All Star game tomorrow night for the American League. Tonight, Mauer participates in the home run-hitting contest.
by Cathy Wurzer and Jim Bickal

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Goalkeeper remembers game-winning save at '99 World Cup

Ten years ago today, Minnesota-native Briana Scurry won the 1999 World Cup as the game-saving goalie on the U.S. Women's national team.
by Tom Crann

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Thousands expected for Minneapolis triathlon

Thousands expected for Minneapolis triathlon

Thousands of athletes, spectators and vendors will descend on the Twin Cities this weekend for one of Minnesota's signature summer athletic events.
by Elizabeth Baier

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At 70, Burnsville runner remains competitive

At 70, Burnsville runner remains competitive

At an age where most people are counting their retirement dollars, Thom Weddle of Burnsville is counting miles. And he's not about to stop.
by Chris Dall

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It's official: Hockey is the state sport of Minnesota

It's official: Hockey is the state sport of Minnesota

Hockey becomes the official state sport of Minnesota Wednesday.

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Minnesota Wild prepares for NHL draft

Minnesota Wild prepares for NHL draft

The National Hockey League draft takes place Friday and Saturday in Montreal. This will be the first draft since the Minnesota Wild hired a new general manager and head coach.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Underwater hockey championships come to Minneapolis

The best underwater hockey players in the country will descend on Minneapolis -- and then to the bottom of a pool -- this weekend for the sport's national championship games.
by Elizabeth Baier

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U of M takes up alcohol ban and budget cuts

U of M takes up alcohol ban and budget cuts

The university's president is asking the school's governing body to ban alcohol at the new TCF Bank Stadium, set to open on campus in the fall.
by Tim Post

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