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Sports

Twins' departure puts future of Metrodome in question

Twins' departure puts future of Metrodome in question

This weekend, the Minnesota Twins will celebrate their long-anticipated departure from the Metrodome, leaving many to wonder what the future holds now that the Minnesota Vikings remain the only major dome tenant.
by Brandt Williams

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U of M to host soccer if Chicago wins 2016 Olympics

U of M to host soccer if Chicago wins 2016 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee makes its choice Friday on which city will get the honor of hosting the 2016 summer games. Chicago is in the running along with Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, and Madrid.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Local students represent U.S. in Paralympic Games

Local students represent U.S. in Paralympic Games

A group of local high school students will travel to Australia Thursday to represent the United States on the national youth wheelchair basketball team at the Australian Paralympic Youth Games in Melbourne.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Football and its impact on the brain

Football and its impact on the brain

Former Vikings center Matt Birk is part of a study to examine the impact of football on the human brain, by donating his brain to science. Tom Crann talked with Birk and Dr. Bob Stern from the Boston University School of Medicine about the study.
by Tom Crann

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To Everest and back

To Everest and back

A local scientist talks about his summit of Mount Everest after several high-altitude excursions around the world.

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Gophers to address long lines at new stadium

Gophers to address long lines at new stadium

University of Minnesota athletic director Joel Maturi said his staff is trying to work out problems with the new Gopher football stadium before the next game on Saturday.

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