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3 firms bid to build Vikings stadium
Three construction firms are bidding to build the new Minnesota Vikings stadium, including one Minnesota company.
Wild gear up for 2nd game of short season
The Minnesota Wild go for their second win at home on Sunday night after beating the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on Saturday. early 20,000 people filled the Xcel Energy Center to watch the Wild take the ice for the first time with new teammates Zach Parise and Ryan Suter.
Just in time for the state's latest cold snap, a handful of statues of classic Minnesota Twins players outside Target Field will be outfitted with custom-knit sweaters, hats and scarves.
MSFA outlines schedule for picking builder for Vikings stadium
The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority met this morning in Minneapolis. They talked about the schedule for picking a construction manager, about the first 18 firms to win work as subcontractors  under the design services agreement, and about the equity plan to ensure minorities, women and low income workers get a piece of the stadium building…
Armstrong in his own words: 'I'm a flawed character'
He was certain his "fate was sealed" when longtime friend, training partner and trusted lieutenant George Hincapie, who was along for the ride on all seven of Armstrong's Tour de France wins from 1999-2005, was forced to give him up to anti-doping authorities.
Photos: Training for the biathlon
National Guard soldiers from eight states will be in Minnesota next week to test their skiing and shooting skills. The Guard sponsors regional biathlon competitions for guard teams from across the country. Winning brings bragging rights for the Guard teams, as well as the chance to compete against national teams around the world.