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Fleck Says Gophers Did “Everything We Possibly Could” to Beat Indiana

Robert Goddin-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect The Minnesota Gophers (5-3) were 19 seconds away from beating the defending national champions on Saturday. Instead, No. 4 Indiana tied it with a 60-yard field goal at the gun and won 23-16 in overtime at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. The Hoosier...

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Zach Shatek running with the football during the game

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High School Football: Shatek scores 5 times in Hastings 42-27 win over Burnsville

As the sun dipped low over Hastings High School, the roar of the crowd crescendoed with each electrifying play. Senior running back Zach Shatek, a Gophers commit, became the heartbeat of the game, leading his team to a thrilling 42-27 victory over Burnsville in the Section 3AAAAA semifinals....

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Grant Wilson replaces Josh Hoover as No. 4 Indiana struggles offensively for 4th straight week

Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover was pulled from Saturday's game against Minnesota after taking a big hit on an interception just before halftime.Coach Curt Cignetti did not say if Hoover was yanked because of an injury.Hoover was replaced by seventh-year quarterback Grant Wilson after No. 4...

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The Vikings’ Playoff Outlook | A 6-0 Football Team Look for Fireworks Instead of Fizzling

The Vikings’ playoff chances look promising. Quite promising, in fact. Winning the opening half dozen games puts Minnesota in the driver s seat for a nice playoff position. Next up on the docket is a Week 8 game in Detroit. Many appear to believe that the Vikings are going into a tough test, but...

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First-time voters in Minneapolis line up to cast their ballots.

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First-time voters say rent and costs drove them to the polls

On a crisp Saturday morning, voters lined up outside polling places in St. Paul, their breath visible in the air as they waited for the chance to cast their ballots. Among them was Jayden Kinsel, an 18-year-old first-time voter from St. Paul, who stood with a determined look on his face. "I wanted...

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Kentucky teacher charged in Washington County online child sex sting

A Kentucky middle school teacher is facing a felony charge in Minnesota after allegedly sending sexually explicit messages and videos to an undercover investigator posing as a 15-year-old girl.

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Joan Beringer has turned a fouling flaw into a non-issue for the Timberwolves

Through six games, Joan Beringer hasn't been fouling at near the rate he did as a rookie, and that's a promising sign for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Vikings Game Panel for Week 8: The Winner, WR v. WR, and Rookie Snap Leader

The 6-0 Minnesota Vikings are the best team in the NFL if the sole criteria is the record. Pulling off the upset win in Detroit this weekend would help to convince people that Minnesota is more than a mere pretender. Our panel is back to comment on the Vikings game in Week 8 to offer some...

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Eden Prairie High School football game with increased security measures

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Eden Prairie High steps up security after homecoming shooting

As Friday night approached, the familiar sounds of cheering fans and marching bands filled the air around Eden Prairie High School, but the atmosphere was tinged with an undercurrent of concern. Just weeks after a shooting incident marred the homecoming festivities, parents and students alike were...

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Rochester Mayo tennis team celebrating their victory at the state championships

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Rochester Mayo sweeps Class 3A Girls State Tennis championships

On a crisp October afternoon, the air buzzed with anticipation at the Baseline Tennis Center in Minneapolis. Friends and family gathered, their cheers echoing off the walls as Rochester Mayo senior Malea Diehn prepared to face her teammate and defending champion, Aoife Loftus. The stakes were high,...

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St. Paul school board meeting discussing budget plan

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St. Paul Public Schools avoids layoffs amid $5M budget gap

On a crisp Friday morning, the St. Paul school board gathered to address a pressing issue that loomed over educators and students alike: a $5 million budget gap. As the meeting commenced, the tension was palpable; teachers and staff filled the room, anxiously awaiting news about potential layoffs...

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A family using a space heater at home during winter.

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Space heaters recalled after reports of fires and burn injury

On a chilly winter evening in Minneapolis, a family huddles together, seeking warmth from a space heater in their living room. The comforting hum of the appliance is a familiar sound, but for many, this warmth comes with an unseen risk. Recent reports of fires and serious burn injuries linked to...

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Parents and educators gather at a St. Paul Public School Board meeting.

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St. Paul Public School Board votes to avoid mid-year layoffs

As the winter chill settled over St. Paul, the atmosphere inside the school board meeting was anything but cold. Parents, teachers, and students filled the room, their faces a mixture of concern and determination. The backdrop of their gathering was a recent proposal by the St. Paul Public School...

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