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Football player hopes for call from NFL

Football player hopes for call from NFL

A Minnesota native who played football for the North Dakota State Bisons last year may be selected in the NFL draft this weekend. Craig Dahl describes what feels like to be sized up by professional football scouts.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Game 2: Ducks continue postseason mastery of Wild

Game 2: Ducks continue postseason mastery of Wild

Francois Beauchemin scored on a pair of power plays and Ilya Bryzgalov made 30 saves to help the Ducks to a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference series. Games 3 and 4 are in St. Paul on Sunday and Tuesday.

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See images of the news Minnesota Twins ballpark

A Flash presentation with images from the recent design of the new ballpark in Minneapolis for the Twins.

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The green jacket goes to Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The green jacket goes to Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Zach Johnson, who describes himself as "just a Midwestern guy from Iowa," won the 2007 Masters tournament at Augusta, Georgia. But he couldn't have gotten there without a small group of investors who helped get his professional golf career off the ground.

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"Amen Corner" hits the shelves

"Amen Corner" hits the shelves

It's Shefchik's debut murder mystery novel after a 26-year career as a reporter and columnist at the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Shefchik says the phrase "Amen Corner" refers to the most dramatic part of the course.

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Twins win opener

Twins win opener

Two-time Cy Young award-winning pitcher Johan Santana struck out six and last year's American League MVP, Justin Morneau, got three hits, including a home run. However, the excitement around their first day and first win was muted as they honored the memory of broadcaster Herb Carneal, who died Sunday.
by Brandt Williams

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Pawlenty questions limits on high school transfer rule

Pawlenty questions limits on high school transfer rule

The uproar over a new rule revoking full athletic eligibility from students after high school transfers went up another notch Tuesday when Gov. Tim Pawlenty weighed in against the change.
by Brian Bakst, Associated Press

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State high school league tightens transfer rule for athletes

The Minnesota High School League's board approved a rule mandating one year of ineligibility for high school athletes who change schools without also changing their residence.

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For players the stakes include more than the high school hockey championship

For players the stakes include more than the high school hockey championship

For the players and coaches at the tournament, the presence of scouts adds another layer of pressure. But it also provides an opportunity -- because It's not just the star players who get scouted.

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A mountain climber's story

A mountain climber's story

Mountain climber Ed Viesturs' motto is, "Getting to the top is optional. Getting down is mandatory." Viesturs has climbed 14 of the world's tallest peaks without oxygen. But he says the competition cost others their lives.

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