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October 2, 2010 3:09 PM

Persa, Northwestern rally past Minnesota Gophers 29-28

Dan Persa passed for 309 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 99 yards to make up for two red-zone turnovers, leading Northwestern's rally past Minnesota Saturday for a 29-28 victory.

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October 1, 2010 9:07 AM

Twins upset with Timberwolves over new billboard

The Minnesota Twins are upset with the Minnesota Timberwolves for putting up a giant billboard overlooking their ballpark.

by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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October 1, 2010 6:32 AM

Brawl erupts at high school football game

Police used pepper spray to control a brawl that broke out at a high school football game in St. Paul.

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October 1, 2010 6:13 AM

Jays hammer Twins with 6 more HRs, 13-2 victory

Nothing seems to be able to hold down Jose Bautista and the swing-from-your-heels Toronto Blue Jays this season, not even Francisco Liriano and spacious Target Field.

by Jon Krawczynski, Associated Press

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September 30, 2010 2:04 PM

The marathon mix: using a beat to help motivate feet

For some runners, a recent rule change makes running in the marathon a lot more appealing.

by Eric Ringham

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September 30, 2010 11:25 AM

Lambeau's impact pegged at nearly $282 million

A new study pegs Lambeau Field worth to Green Bay's economy at nearly $282 million. That figure includes the Green Bay Packers' own operations as well as spending elsewhere by visitors.

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September 26, 2010 3:28 PM

Vikings, Peterson speed past Lions 24-10

Adrian Peterson sped around the corner for a career-long 80-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter, spurring the Minnesota Vikings to a 24-10 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

by Jon Krawczynski, Associated Press

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September 26, 2010 3:24 PM

Photos: Vikings vs. Lions

Scenes from the Vikings-Lions game in Minneapolis on September 26, 2010.

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September 26, 2010 2:46 PM

Tigers beat Twins 5-1

Delmon Young's home run in the fourth inning was all the offense the Twins could muster. The banged-up team played without Justin Morneau, Joe Mauer, Denard Span, J.J. Hardy and Jason Repko.

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September 26, 2010 9:24 AM

Spann leads Northern Illinois past Minnesota 34-23

Lofty expectations have been placed on Northern Illinois this season. Not so much for Minnesota. Nothing has changed based on Saturday night's performance.

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