Sports

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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper will miss the remainder of the season, and perhaps part of next season, because of a severe injury to his right knee.