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Two Minnesotans make Olympic track team

Two Minnesotans make Olympic track team

Shani Marks of Apple Valley qualified in the triple jump, and Duluth native Kara Goucher made it in the 10,000-meter race.

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Vikings stadium plans move forward

Vikings stadium plans move forward

Proposals for a new Vikings stadium will go out in July to contractors and architects. Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission officials say they are moving forward with the planning process, despite not having a commitment from the legislature for a new facility.
by Jessica Mador

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Frank DeFord on sports in society

Frank DeFord on sports in society

Renowned sports journalist Frank DeFord speaks to the Chautauqua Institution about "Sports: The Hype and the Hypocrisy."

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Women's Open starts day two with a tie

Women's Open starts day two with a tie

Day two of the U.S. Women's Open in Edina begins this morning with two leaders. South Korean Ji Young Oh and American Pat Hurst are both 6 under par.
by Tom Weber

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Two tied for lead at Women's Open after first day

Two tied for lead at Women's Open after first day

Minnesotans Hilary Lunke and Michele Redman finished the first day of LGPA at Interlachen Country Club in Edina one over par.
by Tom Weber

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Minnesota welcomes top golfers to U.S. Women's Open

Minnesota welcomes top golfers to U.S. Women's Open

The U.S. Women's Open golf tournament starts this morning at Interlachen Country Club in Edina. Some of the world's best female golfers will compete there this week, including retiring champion Annika Sorenstam.
by Tom Weber

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Minnesotan is the oldest in the Women's Open field

Minnesotan is the oldest in the Women's Open field

The oldest player to take to the Interlachen course is Martha Nause of Minnesota. Nause, 53, coaches golf at Macalester College in St. Paul.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Mokono, Akor win men's and women's races at Grandma's

A Kenyan who runs with a club in New Mexico is this year's winner of Grandma's Marathon in Duluth.

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Wild have only four picks in NHL draft

Wild have only four picks in NHL draft

The Wild enter this weekend's NHL draft with the fewest picks in team history.
by Tom Weber

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Big Ten Network, Comcast reach a deal

Big Ten Network, Comcast reach a deal

The Big Ten Network and Comcast have reached a deal after more than a year of negotiations. The multiyear agreement puts Big Ten sports programming on expanded basic cable on August 15 in states with Big Ten schools.

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