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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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June 16, 2009 2:30 PM

New Wild coach Richards happy to return to Minnesota

Minnesota native Todd Richards will become the second head coach in the history of the Minnesota Wild.

by Tim Nelson

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June 16, 2009 6:17 AM

Favre says he wants to play for the Vikings

Brett Favre will know in several weeks whether his surgically repaired arm will allow him to come out of retirement again.

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June 15, 2009 6:02 PM

AP source: Wild hire Todd Richards as head coach

The Minnesota Wild have hired San Jose Sharks assistant Todd Richards to be their next head coach.

by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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June 15, 2009 4:55 PM

Minn. man plans to ski down world's second-highest peak

A Minnesota mountain climber is planning to become the first person to climb up -- and then ski down -- the world's second-highest peak.

by Tom Crann

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June 10, 2009 4:15 PM

New business slow to move in around Target Field

For the past several years, downtown Minneapolis has seen healthy condominium construction and commercial growth. But the souring economy has muted the development boom.

by Brandt Williams

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June 4, 2009 8:34 AM

New coach of Lynx raring to go

The Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA begin their 11th season on Saturday when they host the Chicago Sky at the Target Center. The Lynx will start the season with a new head coach, Jennifer Gillom.

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May 31, 2009 8:55 AM

More than 1,500 turn out for first Minneapolis Marathon

The top finishers in the new Minneapolis Marathon crossed the finish line with easy wins this morning.

by Tim Nelson

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May 28, 2009 4:45 PM

Mexican director explores sibling rivalry

The steamy Mexican movie "Y Tu Mama Tambien" made international stars of Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna back in 2002. Now the two actors are reuniting for the first time in "Rudo Y Cursi" which opens in Minneapolis this weekend.

by Euan Kerr

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May 28, 2009 2:01 PM

The nature of being a sports fan

For some people, being a sports fan is not simply about looking for diversion or appreciating the athletic talents of the players. It's about identifying with a team and being part of a larger group. Midmorning looks at the nature of sports fandom, and why we care so much whether our teams win or lose.

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