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Vikings hand ball, game to Bears

Vikings hand ball, game to Bears

Seemingly in control of the game with just over 3 minutes left, the Vikings fumbled the ball in their own territory and Chicago quarterback Rex Grossman threw a touchdown pass to beat Minnesota 19-to-16.
by Bob Collins

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Maturi signs three-year contract extension as Gophers' AD

The new contract includes an annual base salary increase to $315,000, deferred compensation and a restructured bonus plan focusing on the academic performance of the athletes, overall success of Gophers teams and management of the department.

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Town ball

Town ball

Over 240 teams play in Minnesota's amateur leagues in the summertime. That may sound like a lot, but consider this: in 1950 there were almost 800 teams.
by Tom Crann

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Talking sports at the fair

In keeping with tradition on the last day of the Minnesota State Fair, Howard Sinker stops by the Minnesota Public Radio booth to talk sports and give out prizes.

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From football fields to philanthropy

From football fields to philanthropy

Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf talks about the challenges of building a championship football team, the role professional athletes play in a community and what guides his decisions as the owner of an NFL franchise and as CEO of a development company.

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Building bridges for ATVs

Building bridges for ATVs

A Twin Cities ATV club is installing a steel bridge on a trail in the Nemadji State Forest. They say it's their way of helping the environment.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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