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The Week in Commentary

The Week in Commentary

A summary of the week's commentaries and some of the responses they generated.

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Morneau homers, Twins beat Tigers 4-3

Justin Morneau hit a two-run homer in his second game back from a wrist injury, and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

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IQ2 debate: Should we ban college football?

IQ2 debate: Should we ban college football?

Corruption and a growing concern for head injury have put college football in the spotlight. Are football programs' millions in profits exploitation? Or are they still a celebration of amateur sport? Does football's inherent danger and violence have any place in institutions of higher learning? Or does it provide young men with educational opportunities they would not otherwise have?

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Twins squander rally against Indians

Twins squander rally against Indians

Ryan Doumit's two-run blast sailed into the upper deck in left field, and he was swarmed by his Twins teammates as he hit the dugout to celebrate his game-tying, eighth-inning home run. But then the celebration was over and another game was lost.

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Twins struggle, Lynx offer hope

Twins struggle, Lynx offer hope

Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with Howard Sinker about the Twins, as well as the Minnesota Lynx and the prospects for a professional soccer team in Minnesota. Sinker is digital sports editor for the Startribune.com.

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MLS boss raves about new Houston stadium; discusses Minnesota possibility

MLS boss raves about new Houston stadium; discusses Minnesota possibility

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber visited the Houston Dynamo's new stadium on the eve of its opening, and talked about the expansion of the league. Garber is aware of a clause in Minnesota recently-approved stadium financing plan that gives the team sole discretion to host any major league soccer team in that stadium. and said the league is interested in expanding, but notes that such moves would not come soon.

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Vikes owners hint at retractable roof for stadium

Vikes owners hint at retractable roof for stadium

The Metrodome always felt like a rental property for Zygi and Mark Wilf, two New Jersey real estate developers who purchased the Minnesota Vikings in 2005. Now the Wilf brothers will have a home of their own, hopefully by the 2016 season.

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