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Sports

Curling gets more popular

Curling gets more popular

Curling is getting more popular at regional rinks because of a post-Olympic glow. The success of the U.S. men's curling team's is the cause.
by Bob Reha

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Judging bias

Does bias help us make decisions? A Stanford economics professor says it does, and he says Olympic figure skating judging holds lessons for people in business.

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Wilf presents stadium plan to Blaine officials

Wilf presents stadium plan to Blaine officials

Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf fleshed out details of his proposal for a new $1 billion sports and retail complex Thursday night in Blaine. Wilf faces opposition from critics and some key state lawmakers, but that's not stopping him from thinking big.
by Annie Baxter

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Olympic connection highlights Bemidji's long curling tradition

Olympic connection highlights Bemidji's long curling tradition

People in Bemidji will be closely watching Olympic curling competition this year in Turin, Italy. Five Bemidji curlers are competing in the Winter games -- half of the entire U.S. curling team. Curling has long been a way of life for many in Bemidji.
by Tom Robertson

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Gearing up for the Turin Olympics

Gearing up for the Turin Olympics

Opening ceremonies get underway Friday for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. What stories will capture the public imagination at this year's games?

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Pawlenty's talks on Twins stadium yield no action

Gov. Tim Pawlenty tried to jump-start talks for a Twins ballpark Wednesday, meeting over lunch with Twins president Jerry Bell and Hennepin County Commissioners Mike Opat and Randy Johnson. It didn't work.

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Vikings expected to hire Childress as coach

The Minnesota Vikings scheduled a news conference Friday amid reports the team was set to hire Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Brad Childress as its new head coach. 49-year-old Childress would replace Mike Tice, who was fired Sunday after Minnesota finished the season 9-7 and missed the playoffs. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with Sean Jensen, who covers the Vikings for the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

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The year in sports

The Minnesota Vikings made headlines in 2005, with their "sex boat" scandal and run for the NFL playoffs. But there are plenty of other sports teams worth talking about in our annual review of the year in Minnesota sports.

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Tice fired as Vikings head coach

The search is on for a new head coach for the Minnesota Vikings. Mike Tice was fired shortly after his team won its last game of the season over the Chicago Bears. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Sean Jensen, who covers the Vikings for the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
by Cathy Wurzer

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