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Minnesota Wild tied 2-2 in playoff series

Minnesota Wild tied 2-2 in playoff series

The Minnesota Wild return to the Xcel Energy Center Thursday night with their best-of-seven playoff series against Colorado tied at two games each. The Wild lost to the Avalanche 5-1 Tuesday night in Denver.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Harness racing park to open near Twin Cities this week

The Running Aces Harness Park is opening this Friday in Columbus, Minnesota just northeast of the Twin Cities. The new park will feature harness racing, which horses pull their drivers behind them in a small cart called a sulky. Morning Edition host Perry Finelli talked with Gregg Keidel, director of racing at Running Aces Harness Park.

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Protests are Olympic tradition

Protests are Olympic tradition

Political protest has long been part of the Olympic Games.
by Nikki Tundel

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Wild begin playoff run this week

Wild begin playoff run this week

The Minnesota Wild will face the Colorado Avalanche at home on Wednesday in the first round of the NHL playoffs. The team begins its march to the Stanley Cup as a No. 3 seed, having clinched its first Northwest Division title since the franchise was born in 2000.
by Perry Finelli

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New trail ambassadors will be 'eyes and ears' for DNR

New trail ambassadors will be 'eyes and ears' for DNR

A new DNR program is putting state-trained trail ambassadors on public lands in Minnesota. The volunteers will keep watch on the state's trail system and report problems to the DNR.
by Tom Robertson

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Twins open regular season

Twins open regular season

When the Minnesota Twins open their regular season tonight at the Metrodome, they'll have several new players on the roster. Centerfielder Torii Hunter and star pitcher Johan Santana have signed with other teams. The Twins have filled the void with a number of young prospects and one wily veteran. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with LaVelle E. Neal III, who covers the Twins for the Star Tribune.

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Baseball's opening day

Baseball's opening day

Midday marks the opening day of the baseball season with sports analyst Howard Sinker.

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Lawmakers lay groundwork for Vikings stadium debate

Lawmakers lay groundwork for Vikings stadium debate

State lawmakers are laying the groundwork to debate a new Minnesota Vikings stadium during the 2009 session.
by Tim Pugmire

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Dr. Hallberg on Twins spring training

Dr. Hallberg on Twins spring training

The 2008 Major League Baseball season is underway. The Boston Red Sox beat the Oakland A's this morning at a game in Tokyo. There are still several days before the season starts for most other teams.
by Tom Crann

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Girls just want to ski jump

Girls just want to ski jump

Girl ski jumpers from Minnesota are closely watching the international fight to include women's ski jumping in the 2010 Winter Olympics.
by Laura Yuen

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