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Sports

Soccer as therapy

Somalis in Rochester have found a new therapy for the trauma they suffered during their country's civil war - soccer.

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Fans hope for glimpse of their favorite golfers

The last day of practice wrapped up Wednesday for golfers at the PGA Championship tournament in Chaska, Minn. They play for real starting Thursday.

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Taking stock of the local speedway

If it's Thursday in the summer, that means it's race-day in Willmar. The city features stock car races every week at the Kandiyohi Racing Association Speedway, just blocks from downtown. But the thrill of one of the Minnesota's hottest summer sports is wearing thin for some who live close to the track.

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Ready for the PGA

The PGA Championship gets underway at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska this week. Grounds crews have been working for weeks to get the course ready for the pros.

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The year in sports

This past year the Minnesota Twins were on the path to the World Series, and the Vikings ended the season with a winning streak. The University of Minnesota Gophers Hockey, Golf, and Wrestling teams secured three national championships. What's in store for Minnesota sports in 2003?

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An interview with Kirby Puckett

Minnesota Public Radio's Jim Bickal interviewed former Minnesota Twins star Kirby Puckett, shortly after the future Hall of Famer's career was cut short by glaucoma.
by Jim Bickal

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