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Sports

Santana and Nathan hit the All-Star stage

The Twins will be well-represented at Tuesday's All-Star Game in Detroit when pitchers Johan Santana and Joe Nathan take the field. Will they do Minnesota proud?

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Ask the vet

One of Midday's favorite vets returns to answer pet questions.

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Hennepin County commissioner Mike Opat on new Twins stadium

The latest plan for a new Twins stadium is stalled at the Capitol, and it's unclear whether it will be revived. Lawmakers are in special session but have put aside legislation that doesn't have to do with the state's budget. Hennepin County commissioner Mike Opat sheparded the plan through the county board and spoke with MPR's Cathy Wurzer about the likelihood of a new Twins stadium being built.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Big time biking rolls through Minnesota

Pro bike racers and biking aficionados descend on St. Paul Wednesday to check out the latest gear, take in a little stunt riding and participate in one of the top professional stage races in the country.

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Gone fishing

If you're a Minnesota angler, it doesn't get much better than the month of June. The weather is warm, the fish are hungry and it's a great time to be outside. How can fish lovers make the most of the season?

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Vikings under new ownership

NFL owners gave their blessing to Vikings suitor Zygi Wilf on Wednesday, clearing the way for the New Jersey real estate developer to buy the team for a reported $600 million. Will Wilf have better luck talking Minnesotans into helping him build a stadium than his predecessor did?

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Stadium backers narrowly defeat referendum requirement

Minnesota Twins stadium supporters narrowly turned back an attempt to force a citizen referendum on the sales tax increase that would pay for the downtown Minneapolis ballpark.

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Capitol Notebook: The Electoral College problem

Minnesota's Electoral College votes would go to the presidential candidate who won the state's popular vote if legislation passed by the Senate Wednesday becomes law.

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