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Sports fans in Minnesota have had more than their share of ups and downs.

Consider, the Vikings' 21-13 loss to the Chicago Bears in Chicago yesterday. However, the Minnesota Wild won their most recent game. 

On the college scene, the University of Minnesota Golden Gopher men's hockey team were swept in Duluth. But, a couple of small colleges are having major success.  

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the highs and the lows.

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about a string of recent wins and losses for both professional and college teams.

The Minnesota Vikings lost to the Chicago Bears 21-13 in Chicago yesterday.  The Minnesota Wild won their most recent game, but the University of Minnesota Golden Gopher men's hockey team were swept in Duluth.  And a couple of small colleges are having major success.  MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about those stories.

A wild ride for Minnesota sports fans

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