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October 3, 2009 12:00 AM

Twin Cities Marathon events set for this weekend

The 28th annual Twin Cities Marathon will kick off this weekend, drawing thousands of runners from 20 countries and all 50 states.

by Madeleine Baran

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October 2, 2009 4:36 PM

U of M allowing public tours of TCF Stadium this weekend

The University of Minnesota opens its new football stadium for public tours on Sunday.

by Tim Post

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October 2, 2009 11:26 AM

Pawlenty says Minnesota needs to keep Vikings

The governor said on his weekly radio show Friday that the Metrodome's time is fading and that "we need to find a way to keep our Minnesota Vikings."

by Tim Pugmire

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October 2, 2009 10:46 AM

Twins fans recall memories in the dome

Unless they catch the Detroit Tigers in the standings, this weekend will be last time the Minnesota Twins play baseball in the Metrodome, their home since 1982. We asked folks to tell us what they'll remember most about Twins baseball in the Metrodome. Here are some of their stories.

by Curtis Gilbert, Molly Bloom and Mara Fink

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October 2, 2009 10:30 AM

Minnesota Twins leave the Metrodome behind

Unless they catch the Detroit Tigers in the standings, this weekend will be last time the Minnesota Twins play baseball in the Metrodome, their home since 1982. Midday looks at the history, and the future, of the Metrodome.

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October 2, 2009 9:47 AM

Metrodome: A quirky place to play baseball

The Minnesota Twins will play their last home game at the Metrodome this Sunday. Over the last 28 years, the dome has been the setting for some of the most memorable games in Twins history -- and the site of some strange plays.

by Brandt Williams

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October 2, 2009 6:20 AM

Fire department scales down Wis. bar's plan to burn Favre gear

An Eau Claire restaurant is scaling back plans to burn Brett Favre memorabilia during Monday night's Packers-Vikings game.

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October 2, 2009 6:00 AM

No smoking in the Metrodome! And a few other memories, besides

Readers and listeners describe the Metrodome baseball moments they'll remember best.

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October 2, 2009 3:00 AM

Twins' departure puts future of Metrodome in question

This weekend, the Minnesota Twins will celebrate their long-anticipated departure from the Metrodome, leaving many to wonder what the future holds now that the Minnesota Vikings remain the only major dome tenant.

by Brandt Williams