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Morning Edition: Cathy's First Curling Lesson

Morning Edition: Cathy's First Curling Lesson

Curling is just one of the many sports being played at the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, and Morning Edition's Cathy Wurzer decided to get a lesson in the game from MPR reporter Euan Kerr.

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Speculation about Mauer deal growing

Speculation about Mauer deal growing

Twins fans are buzzing this morning because of a report that Joe Mauer may be ready to ink a 10-year contract with the Minnesota Twins. The 26-year-old catcher was the American League's Most Valuable Player last season and his current contract with the team runs out at the end of the 2010 season.

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Former Gopher Darwitz predicts U.S. will take gold in Vancouver

Former Gopher Darwitz predicts U.S. will take gold in Vancouver

Former Gopher hockey star Natalie Darwitz predicts youthful energy and speed will help the U.S. women's hockey team capture the gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver this month.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Ultramarathon tests endurance limits

More than 100 athletes are testing their endurance this week in a unique sporting event in far northern Minnesota.
by Steven John

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Twins say no deal yet with Mauer

Twins say no deal yet with Mauer

Minnesota Twins officials are discounting a published report that the team has agreed to a new long-term contract with American League MVP Joe Mauer.
by Tim Post

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John Beargrease sled dog marathon

John Beargrease sled dog marathon

Some 30 teams of mushers and their dogs are hitting the trail in the 27th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon on Sunday, Jan. 31.

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News Cut's Bob Collins talks sports and Vikings stadium

News Cut's Bob Collins talks sports and Vikings stadium

News Cut blogger Bob Collins has been exploring a few stories from the world of sports, from NFL playoff football on one end of the spectrum to girls' high school basketball on the other. He talked with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Bob Collins

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AP source: Twins and Thome agree to deal

A person familiar with the negotiations says slugger Jim Thome and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract.
by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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Vikings suffer another heartbreaking loss

Vikings suffer another heartbreaking loss

The Minnesota Vikings and their fans are coping this morning with the sudden end to the season. The Vikings fell one game short of the Superbowl when they lost to the New Orleans Saints last night in overtime. The final score was 31 to 28.

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