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3 Packers fined $5,000 each by league

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:56:27 PST

Green Bay Packers Johnny Jolly, Al Harris and rookie B.J. Raji have been fined $5,000 each by the NFL for actions in last Sunday's loss to Minnesota.

Twins acquire Hardy from Brewers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:54:01 PST

The Minnesota Twins have acquired shortstop J.J. Hardy from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for outfielder Carlos Gomez.

Vikings fans group springs up to push stadium

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:46:14 PST

A new Vikings fan group has sprung up to push Minnesota lawmakers to consider stadium legislation.

Unlikely scorers lift Canucks over Wild

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:02:06 PST

Tough guy Darcy Hordichuk and newly signed Matt Pettinger each scored their first goals of the season, forming an unlikely pair to lead the short-handed Vancouver Canucks to a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.

Timberwolves hire Martin as assistant

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:46:17 PST

The Minnesota Timberwolves are bringing Darrick Martin back again _ as an assistant this time.

Former first-round pick DE James arrested

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:29:16 PST

Former Vikings first-round pick Erasmus James was arrested early Thursday after punching a friend in the face at a bar in Madison.

MN DNR says poaching on the rise

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:48:17 PST

Thousands of Minnesota deer hunters will go into the woods for the season opener this weekend, but many people don't wait for the season to shoot a deer.

Knee injury ends Barriball's season for Gophers

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:43:48 PST

The Minnesota men's hockey team will be without its most accomplished scorer for the rest of the season.

Bison roll past MSU Moorhead in exhibition opener

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:28:09 PST

Sophomore Eric Carlson scored a game-high 22 points to lead North Dakota State to an 88-71 victory over Minnesota State Moorhead exhibition men's basketball Wednesday at the Bison Sports Arena.

Garnett helps Celtics beat Timberwolves, remain undefeated

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:27:47 PST

Kevin Garnett had 12 points and 11 rebounds in his third game back in Minnesota since he was traded in 2007, helping the Boston Celtics remain undefeated with a 92-90 victory over the Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

Love encouraged by recovery

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:22:40 PST

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love says he feels like he is ahead of schedule in rehabilitating his surgically repaired left hand.

Next 2 Vikings home games not sold out

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:41:16 PST

The Minnesota Vikings still have thousands of tickets left to sell for their next two home games.

Tarkenton on Favre

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:42:34 PST

The quarterback who led the Minnesota Vikings to six NFC Central Division titles and three Super Bowl appearances says it was awkward to see Brett Favre in purple Sunday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

Favre's return to Green Bay draws big TV audience

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:31:15 PST

Brett Favre's return to Green Bay was must-see viewing for NFL fans.

Clippers beat Wolves, end winless season start

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:04:40 PST

Chris Kaman had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Eric Gordon hit the go-ahead layup with 1:32 to play, and the Los Angeles Clippers surged in the fourth quarter to their first victory of the season, 93-90 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.

Green Bay QB hobbled, expects to play Sunday

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:43:55 PST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers came out of Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings with a sprain on one foot and sprained toe on the other.

Vikings hit bye week at 7-1

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:38:27 PST

Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings have arrived at their bye week with a 7-1 record and only a handful of bumps and bruises.

Wolves pick up contract options on Brewer, Love

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:34:24 PST

The Minnesota Timberwolves have exercised contract options for next season on Corey Brewer and Kevin Love.

Higher Ed chair: UND name change likely

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:57:19 PST

The chairman of North Dakota's Board of Higher Education says it appears more likely that the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname and logo will be changed. Richie Smith is responding today to a letter from Standing Rock Sioux tribal chairman Charles Murphy.

Brett Favre welcomed back to Lambeau -- with boos

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:45:25 PST

The boos are still ringing in Brett Favre's ears after his first game in Green Bay since signing with those hated Minnesota Vikings.