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September 21, 2009 10:21 AM

NFL: no plans for possible Vikings-Twins Metrodome conflict

The NFL is not considering swapping sites for the Packers-Vikings games this year in case baseball gets in the way.

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September 18, 2009 5:42 PM

Football and its impact on the brain

Former Vikings center Matt Birk is part of a study to examine the impact of football on the human brain, by donating his brain to science. Tom Crann talked with Birk and Dr. Bob Stern from the Boston University School of Medicine about the study.

by Tom Crann

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September 18, 2009 12:00 AM

To Everest and back

A local scientist talks about his summit of Mount Everest after several high-altitude excursions around the world.

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September 17, 2009 1:07 PM

U of M's TCF Stadium awarded LEED certification

The University of Minnesota's new football stadium has been designated as a LEED certified building.

by Tim Post

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September 15, 2009 10:23 AM

Gophers to address long lines at new stadium

University of Minnesota athletic director Joel Maturi said his staff is trying to work out problems with the new Gopher football stadium before the next game on Saturday.

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September 14, 2009 8:50 AM

Favre efficient in first game with Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are undefeated with Brett Favre as their quarterback. Favre threw a touchdown pass in his debut with the Vikings to help Minnesota defeat the Browns 34 - 20 in Cleveland yesterday. The big star on offense was not Favre, but running back Adrian Peterson.

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September 11, 2009 10:39 AM

Appeals Court clears Vikings' Williamses to play

A federal Appeals Court says the NFL cannot suspend Minnesota Vikings Pat Williams and Kevin Williams for violating the league's anti-doping policy.

by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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September 11, 2009 6:52 AM

U of M dedicates veterans site at TCF Bank Stadium

The University of Minnesota is ready to formally dedicate the area in its new TCF Bank Stadium built to honor the state's veterans.

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September 11, 2009 12:00 AM

Friday night lights honor vets, families on 9/11

For the first time, the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks falls on a Friday -- the traditional night for high school football. Some schools are going all out to remember those who died in the attacks and served in the two wars that have followed.

by Jon Krawczynski, Associated Press