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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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Was NFC championship loss Brett Favre's last game?

Was NFC championship loss Brett Favre's last game?

Battered and beaten, Brett Favre limped off the field for perhaps the last time. He threw an ill-advised pass late in the fourth quarter which was intercepted, and eventually led to New Orleans' game-winning field goal over the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC championship game.
by Jon Krawczynski, Associated Press

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Saints beat Vikings 31-28 in OT for trip to Super Bowl

Saints beat Vikings 31-28 in OT for trip to Super Bowl

The New Orleans Saints beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-28 in overtime to make their first trip ever to the Superbowl. Saints kicker Garrett Hartley kicked a 40-yard field goal to win the game.

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