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July 10, 2009 11:20 AM

Thousands expected for Minneapolis triathlon

Thousands of athletes, spectators and vendors will descend on the Twin Cities this weekend for one of Minnesota's signature summer athletic events.

by Elizabeth Baier

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July 10, 2009 11:00 AM

At 70, Burnsville runner remains competitive

At an age where most people are counting their retirement dollars, Thom Weddle of Burnsville is counting miles. And he's not about to stop.

by Chris Dall

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July 1, 2009 6:32 AM

It's official: Hockey is the state sport of Minnesota

Hockey becomes the official state sport of Minnesota Wednesday.

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June 26, 2009 10:17 AM

Minnesota Wild prepares for NHL draft

The National Hockey League draft takes place Friday and Saturday in Montreal. This will be the first draft since the Minnesota Wild hired a new general manager and head coach.

by Cathy Wurzer

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June 25, 2009 8:37 AM

Underwater hockey championships come to Minneapolis

The best underwater hockey players in the country will descend on Minneapolis -- and then to the bottom of a pool -- this weekend for the sport's national championship games.

by Elizabeth Baier

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June 24, 2009 3:00 AM

U of M takes up alcohol ban and budget cuts

The university's president is asking the school's governing body to ban alcohol at the new TCF Bank Stadium, set to open on campus in the fall.

by Tim Post

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June 20, 2009 1:40 PM

Americans sweep Grandma's Marathon

Minnesota native Christoper Raabe won today's Grandma's Marathon in Duluth.

by Greta Cunningham

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June 19, 2009 8:39 AM

Smaller turnout expected for Grandma's Marathon

Minnesota's marquee spring athletic event will run again from Two Harbors to Duluth this weekend, although there are about 1,000 fewer runners than usual.

by Tim Nelson and Elizabeth Baier

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June 18, 2009 10:54 AM

McHale's time with Timberwolves ends

Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations David Kahn announced yesterday that Kevin McHale would not be returning next season as head coach. McHale also spent 14 years running the team.

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June 17, 2009 9:06 AM

McHale out as Timberwolves coach

Kevin McHale and the Minnesota Timberwolves have come to a mutual agreement that he will not return as coach next season.

by Jon Krawczynski, Associated Press

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