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July 4, 2006 8:44 AM

The World Cup sparks national pride in Germany

Today is a day of patriotic pride in Germany, where the home team is playing against Italy in the semifinals of the World Cup soccer tournament. Morning Edition's Cathy Wurzer talked with MPR's Julie Siple, who is in Germany, about how the World Cup is changing Germany.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 3, 2006 8:40 AM

Mauer and Santana All-Stars, Liriano has chance

Minnesota Twins pitcher Johan Santana and catcher Joe Mauer will be in Pittsburgh next week for baseball's All Star Game. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with sports commentator Steve Rudolph.

by Cathy Wurzer

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June 22, 2006 9:22 AM

Germany is crazy for the World Cup

Much of the world is focused on the World Cup soccer tournament, which is being held in Germany this year. The World Cup, which takes place every four years, is the world's most popular sporting event. MPR producer Julie Siple is in Germany and gives us an up close look of the soccer madness that's overtaken the country.

by Cathy Wurzer

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June 20, 2006 4:44 PM

Vikings plow $748,000 into '06 stadium push

Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf, who came up short in his first-year hunt for state help toward a new suburban football stadium, can't be accused of skimping in his pursuit.

by Brian Bakst, Associated Press

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June 2, 2006 11:08 AM

Jill rides again

At a horse show near Cannon Falls this weekend, one woman's dream will come true. Jill Krimmel of Buffalo, Minnesota, was a familiar face at Saddlebred horse shows across the region until she suffered a devastating stroke. After an amazing recovery, Krimmel is back in the saddle.

by Cathy Wurzer

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May 25, 2006 11:00 AM

Gone fishing

Memorial Day weekend is coming up, and you can bet that many anglers are itching to get their lines in the water. How has fishing in Minnesota changed over the years?

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May 24, 2006 5:57 PM

Pawlenty signs one stadium bill; one to go

The University of Minnesota is moving ahead quickly to prepare for the construction of a new on-campus football stadium. Gov. Pawlenty signed the bill on Wednesday that authorizes the $248 million project.

by Tim Pugmire

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May 22, 2006 4:16 PM

Twins' stadium opponents were tired of the fight; supporters weren't

One reason the Twins were successful in their stadium quest is because they convinced enough long-time stadium opponents to change their minds and support the plan.

by Brandt Williams and Tom Scheck

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May 16, 2006 3:28 PM

Time running out for Vikings stadium hopes

With their stadium playbook nearly exhausted, the Minnesota Vikings enlisted NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue on Tuesday to personally appeal to skeptical lawmakers.

by Tom Scheck

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May 15, 2006 3:04 PM

Vikings suggest going roofless to drive down stadium cost

The team is hoping that scaling down its proposal will make a stadium more appealing to a skeptical group of state lawmakers. The team's Anoka County partners aren't so quick to ditch the roof.

by Tom Scheck

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