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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Anoka County says it has rescinded its offer and terminated negotiations for a new Vikings stadium in Blaine.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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Mistakes sink Vikings again

Mistakes sink Vikings again

A touchdown called back because of an illegal block, an interception -- or two -- and an easy pass for a first-down late in the game, dropped by an uncovered receiver. The Vikings used a familiar recipe in their 9-to-3 loss to San Francisco on Sunday.

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One if by air: Patriots light up Vikings, 31-7

One if by air: Patriots light up Vikings, 31-7

The Minnesota Vikings were ready to show the New England Patriots - and a prime-time audience - that they're really a contender. They didn't.

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Vikings stun Seattle

Vikings stun Seattle

Chester Taylor romped for most of his career-high 169 yards on a pivotal, 95-yard run--the longest in Minnesota history--as the Vikings shocked the battered Seahawks 31-13.

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Biography recalls Mikkelsen's days with the Minneapolis Lakers

Biography recalls Mikkelsen's days with the Minneapolis Lakers

A new biography of Basketball Hall of Famer Vern Mikkelsen recalls his days playing alongside George Mikan and Jim Pollard with the champion Minneapolis Lakers. Read an excerpt.

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