Sports

Vikings-Dallas matchup recalls 1975 showdown
The Vikings face off against "America's team" on Mall of America Field on Sunday and for a history lesson All Things Considered invited Jim Klobuchar to talk about the matchup.
A legendary coach steps down, and a woman takes his place
The Blake athletic director wasn't thinking about gender. He was thinking about the best person for the job.
New Jersey Devils captain Jamie Langenbrunner, of Cloquet, Minn., will be the captain of the U.S. hockey team at next month's Olympics.
Former Minnesota Twins pitching ace Bert Blyleven has once again been passed over in balloting for baseball's Hall of Fame.
The University of Michigan picked Domino's Pizza CEO David Brandon as its new athletic director.
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.
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.
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.