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Commission approves plan to renew Vikings' dome lease

Commission approves plan to renew Vikings' dome lease

The commission that operates the Metrodome has approved a plan aimed at keeping the Minnesota Vikings in the stadium past the current lease expiration in 2011, even as the team says the move threatens the Vikings' future in Minnesota.

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Commentary: Caution needed on the sports bandwagon

The Minnesota Vikings, at 8-1 this season, are raising hopes of a playoff run this year. The Minnesota Twins unveiled new uniforms for their first season at the new Target Field. But commentator, and angst-ridden sports fan, Peter Smith says don't jump on the Minnesota sports bandwagon just yet!
by Peter Smith

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Twins to unveil new uniforms today

The Minnesota Twins will unveil their 2010 season's uniforms and logos Monday in Minneapolis.
by Jessica Mador

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UFC heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar seriously ill

Lesnar, who was a wrestling star at the University of Minnesota, is in "rough shape," according to the UFC. But the organization did not divulge the nature of Lesnar's condition.

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Twins' ballpark tax will rub off on youth sports

Twins' ballpark tax will rub off on youth sports

Competition is fierce for grants toward youth sports facilities in Hennepin County, an offshoot of legislation used to build the new Minnesota Twins ballpark.

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Clearwater to host dryland dog sled race

Clearwater to host dryland dog sled race

Since starting her mushing career in 2006, Mariah Ahlert has raced in places like Montana, Wisconsin and Minnesota races in Frazee and Bemidji. This weekend, Ahlert will race much closer to home.

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A walking tour of Target Field

A walking tour of Target Field

The new Target Field, soon to be home to the Minnesota Twins, is still under construction but very close to completion. MPR producer Jim Bickal toured the facility and put together this walking tour of some of the field's more interesting highlights.

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Wisconsin's last dog track to close

The last of Wisconsin's five greyhound race tracks is closing at the end of the year.

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Judge blocks UND from changing nickname

A judge has temporarily blocked higher education officials from changing the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname.

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Fans snap up memorabilia at Twins moving sale

Fans snap up memorabilia at Twins moving sale

The Minnesota Twins cleaned out their closets at the Metrodome in preparation for their big move to their new home at Target Field. The moving sale Saturday gave fans a chance to take a piece of the team home.
by Jessica Mador

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