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May 19, 2011 5:53 PM

Minnesota extends win streak to three, pounds Oakland 11-1

Justin Morneau homered and had three hits and Rene Rivera hit his first home run in nearly five years.

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May 19, 2011 1:18 PM

St. Paul Saints owner hopeful of new stadium for team

The owner of the St. Paul Saints says he's hopeful that the minor league baseball franchise is heading for a new stadium of its own.

by Tim Nelson

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May 19, 2011 5:00 AM

What's behind the push for a new Vikings stadium? Greed.

Zygi Wilf wants taxpayers to buy him a new stadium, so he can make more money?

by Phil Krinkie

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May 18, 2011 2:32 PM

Road cost estimate for Arden Hills stadium falls to $131M

MnDOT has lowered its estimate for road work needed around a proposed Vikings stadium in Arden Hills by $44 million. Lawmakers had not fully embraced the site because of the road work costs.

by Tim Nelson

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May 18, 2011 12:48 AM

Killebrew remembered for big bat, big heart

Minnesota Twins fans and former players say Hall-of-Famer Harmon Killebrew will be known as much for his off-field demeanor as his ability to hit home runs. Killebrew died Tuesday after battling cancer. He was 74.

by Brandt Williams

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May 17, 2011 12:49 PM

St. Croix, Mississippi on endangered rivers list

Two major rivers in Minnesota are on the list of 10-most-endangered rivers identified by a national environmental group.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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May 17, 2011 11:17 AM

Photos: Remembering Harmon Killebrew

Twins Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew died Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in Scottsdale, Ariz. after battling esophageal cancer. Killebrew was a top power hitter in the 1960s and he helped the fledgling Twins put down roots in a place that until 1961, never had major league ball.

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May 17, 2011 8:39 AM

Remembering Twins great Harmon Killebrew

Midday presents a special hour remembering Minnesota Twins Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew, who died Tuesday of esophogeal cancer. He was 74.

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May 17, 2011 6:02 AM

Goodell: NFL will contribute toward Vikings stadium

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he'll reveal details in the next few days about the league's contribution toward a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings.

by Tim Nelson

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May 16, 2011 5:32 PM

Appeals court backs NFL, lockout remains in place

The NFL has won another round in the court fight with its players. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday decided that the league's lockout of players should stay in place until a full appeal is heard on whether it is legal.

by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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