Sports

U of M breaks ground on new football stadium
University of Minnesota officials gathered at the site of the new on campus football stadium on Saturday for a ceremonial groundbreaking.
An Apple Valley man has run every Twin Cities Marathon since it started. This year will be his last.
Twins break out the champagne
Cathy Wurzer and Morning Edition Sports Commentator Steve Rudolph discussed the Twins post-season prospects.
Vikings hand ball, game to Bears
Seemingly in control of the game with just over 3 minutes left, the Vikings fumbled the ball in their own territory and Chicago quarterback Rex Grossman threw a touchdown pass to beat Minnesota 19-to-16.
The new contract includes an annual base salary increase to $315,000, deferred compensation and a restructured bonus plan focusing on the academic performance of the athletes, overall success of Gophers teams and management of the department.
Carolina blunder leads to Vikings victory
The only touchdown pass thrown by a Viking on Sunday came from field goal kicker Ryan Longwell.
Changes to Anoka board could complicate Vikings stadium prospects
Residents of Anoka County might get to vote after all on a proposed sales tax for a Vikings stadium in their backyard, thanks to a change of leadership on the county board.
Patty Berg, LPGA Tour founder and star, dies at 88
She died at Hope Hospice in Fort Myers, Fla., of complications from Alzheimer's disease, the LPGA Tour said.
Town ball
Over 240 teams play in Minnesota's amateur leagues in the summertime. That may sound like a lot, but consider this: in 1950 there were almost 800 teams.
In keeping with tradition on the last day of the Minnesota State Fair, Howard Sinker stops by the Minnesota Public Radio booth to talk sports and give out prizes.