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Radke retires

Radke retires

One of the best pitchers in Minnesota Twins history said goodbye to the baseball team today. Brad Radke confirmed that he is retiring after 12 years as one of the Twins' steadiest pitchers. Radke was Minnesota's Opening Day starter for nine straight years and never pitched for another big league team.

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Jets soar, Vikings crash

Jets soar, Vikings crash

The Minnesota Vikings' playoff chances are hanging by a thread after the team's sixth loss in its last eight games.
by William Wilcoxen

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Grandma's Marathon winner disqualified after drug test

Grandma's Marathon organizers disqualified the 2006 women's winner after she tested positive for an anabolic steroid.

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Breaking down barriers

Breaking down barriers

Pioneering sports journalist Christine Brennan talks about working in a male-dominated field and the influence of her tough-talking dad.

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Anoka County walks away from Vikings' plan

Anoka County walks away from Vikings' plan

Anoka County says it has rescinded its offer and terminated negotiations for a new Vikings stadium in Blaine.
by Tom Scheck

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Minneapolis remains in Vikings stadium mix

The franchise and the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission announced Thursday that they would jointly study stadium possibilities, and the commission would seek to hire an urban planning consultant to look at revitalizing the eastern part of downtown by the Metrodome.

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Santana wins second AL Cy Young Award

Santana wins second AL Cy Young Award

Santana received all 28 first-place votes for a perfect total of 140 points in balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Chien-Ming Wang of the New York Yankees finished a distant second.

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NFL commissioner lobbies for Vikings stadium; gets no promises

NFL commissioner lobbies for Vikings stadium; gets no promises

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell discussed a stadium for the Vikings during a stop in the Twin Cities that's part of his tour of league cities.

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Vikings drop third straight game; Packers win 23-17

Vikings drop third straight game; Packers win 23-17

Brett Favre avoided those infamously big mistakes at the Metrodome, and - surprise, surprise - Green Bay emerged with a victory over struggling Minnesota.

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North Dakota officials fight NCAA over UND mascot

North Dakota officials fight NCAA over UND mascot

North Dakota officials went to court Thursday over the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname. They're seeking a preliminary injunction to stop the NCAA from banning the nickname's use in post-season play and imposing other sanctions.
by Dan Gunderson

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