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Twins talk trade

Twins talk trade

MPR sports analyst Howard Sinker of the Star Tribune discusses the Twins possible trade of their biggest star, 2-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Johan Santana.

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With few familiar faces, figure skating looks for buzz

With few familiar faces, figure skating looks for buzz

TV ratings for figure skating have been in a free fall over the past few years, as the sport looks for new faces to capture the public's imagination. But sports writer Christine Brennan says the lack of a superstar is just one of the sport's problems.

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Minnesotan to be inducted into Figure Skating Hall of Fame

Minnesotan to be inducted into Figure Skating Hall of Fame

A Minnesotan will be inducted Friday night into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame. Janet Carpenter, who competed as Janet Gerhauser, skated at the 1952 Olympics in Olso. She is the only woman in U.S. figure skating history to have been an Olympic competitor, team leader, and judge.

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Timberwolves to take on Kevin Garnett

Timberwolves to take on Kevin Garnett

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be in Boston Friday night to play the Celtics. It's the first time the team will take on its former star, Kevin Garnett. Morning Edition substitute host Perry Finelli talked with Brit Robson, who covers the Wolves for The Rake.

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Minnesota skaters compete in nationals

Minnesota skaters compete in nationals

The U.S. Figure Skating Championships begin on Sunday at St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center. The week-long competition gives a group of young Minnesota skaters a chance to shine on their own home turf -- here in the state of hockey.
by Laura Yuen

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Minneapolis seeks help paying Target Center's bills

Minneapolis seeks help paying Target Center's bills

Minneapolis' top priority during the upcoming legislative session will be some relief in the form of state aid for the Target Center. Once new, the facility isn't attracting high-profile acts, and it's running in the red.
by Brandt Williams

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