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January 27, 2011 2:41 PM

Ramsey County offers cash help for Vikings stadium

Ramsey County officials say they're willing to chip in to help build a new Vikings stadium if the team decides to move to suburban Arden Hills.

by Tim Nelson

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January 26, 2011 3:13 PM

Metrodome chief: New stadium plan needs action soon

Ted Mondale is making his state Capitol debut as Gov. Mark Dayton's point man on the push for a new Minnesota Vikings stadium.

by Mark Zdechlik

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January 23, 2011 8:54 PM

Steelers beat Jets 24-19 for AFC title

The Pittsburgh Steelers advanced to their third Super Bowl in six years thanks to a big-play defense that returned a fumble for a touchdown and staged a late goal-line stand in a 24-19 victory over the New York Jets.

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January 23, 2011 5:20 PM

Minn. prep hoops player improves after surgery

A 17-year-old who collapsed while playing a high school basketball game in western Minnesota last week is improving and will be moved to the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis for specialized care.

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January 23, 2011 5:15 PM

Packers beat Bears 21-14 to win NFC title

Aaron Rodgers ran for a touchdown and made a saving tackle to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 21-14 win over the Chicago Bears in the NFC championship game Sunday.

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January 21, 2011 1:47 PM

Lake Nokomis' U.S. Pond Hockey Championships

Although temperatures reached nearly 20 below zero and winds gusted up to 10 mph, people from all over the country braved the cold and descended on Lake Nokomis today for the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships.

by Elliot deBruyn

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January 20, 2011 10:53 AM

Metrodome may not be ready for Vikings preseason

The incoming chair of the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission said the Metrodome might not be ready for the start of the Vikings season this fall.

by Tim Nelson

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January 17, 2011 11:53 AM

Favre files retirement papers

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre has filed his retirement papers with the NFL, the league confirmed on Monday.

by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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January 16, 2011 12:58 PM

UND fans use wordplay to protest logo retirement

Two University of North Dakota hockey fans and former English majors are using wordplay to try to find some humor in the pending retirement of the university's Fighting Sioux nickname.

by Dave Kolpack, The Associated Press

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January 14, 2011 11:46 AM

Twins, Thome agree to 1-year, $3 million deal

The Minnesota Twins say the team has reached a $3 million, one-year contract agreement with designated hitter Jim Thome.

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