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GOETHE'S SPORTS BLOG Judgment time begins for Vikings stadium
It's taken a longer-than-expected session, but the Minnesota Vikings stadium bill on Monday will go under the most intense scrutiny that it has faced so far. The Minnesota House will debate and is ex...
Posted on 5/7/12 at 12:16 PM
NEW PLATEAUS Vikings Stadium Kerfuffle
On April 10th, I attended a community forum where Minneapolis mayor RT Rybak made his pitch to citizens about the Viking stadium proposal. I use the word pitch, but it was more like a declaration. The...
Posted on 4/24/12 at 9:27 AM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHAT Legislative notebook: House OKs tougher synthetic drugs penalties
Minnesota representatives heard about problems from Duluth to Moorhead before overwhelmingly voting to crack down on synthetic drugs. On a 120-11 Wednesday vote, the House decided to make 250 more ch...
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:58 PM
CHEF JEFF All-American Chili
So, you're going to host an informal get-together for a bunch of your friends and family to watch some pro football playoff games, but you don't know what to serve. A safe and easy option is chili. Th...
Posted on 1/14/12 at 4:41 PM
JOE FITNESS So PROUD to be a BISON!
I couldn't be prouder of my alma mater North Dakota State Bison! No fitness info for you today, I just wanted to tell you how proud I am to come from this University! I experienced North Dakota Stat...
Posted on 1/7/12 at 4:45 PM
NFL Draft: Colts will take QB Luck No. 1 
A person with direct knowledge of the situation said Thursday that the Colts have notified Andrew Luck that they plan to take the Stanford quarterback with the No. 1 pick in next week’s NFL draft
By Michael Marot, AP Sports Writer , April 20, 2012
Dayton: NFL commissioner headed to Minnesota Capitol
ST. PAUL — Gov. Mark Dayton says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers will come to Minnesota on Friday to meet with state lawmakers and urge them to make progress on building a new stadium for the Vikings.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , April 19, 2012
Vikings sign LB Marvin Mitchell
The Minnesota Vikings have signed linebacker Marvin Mitchell.
The deal was announced Tuesday on the team’s website. Terms were not disclosed.
April 12, 2012
College Football: Gophers go back to practice after death of Tinsley
Whistles were blown, instructions were shouted and drills were conducted, as the Minnesota football team resumed practice for the first time since the death of former teammate Gary Tinsley
By Dave Campbell, AP Sports Writer , April 11, 2012
College Football: Petrino fired at Arkansas after four seasons
Arkansas fired coach Bobby Petrino on Tuesday and scathingly dressed him down for hiring his mistress and intentionally misleading his boss about their secret relationship
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , April 11, 2012
Commish Goodell upholds penalties in bounty case
Sean Payton now knows for certain he won’t be coaching in 2012.
And the New Orleans Saints must figure out whether Bill Parcells or someone else is best suited to take over a team seeking its fourth straight trip to the playoffs.
By Barry Wilner , April 10, 2012
NFL: Gleason upset by release of Williams recording
A recording of then-New Orleans defensive coordinator Gregg Williams urging players to deliver punishing hits on specific San Francisco players was released without approval from retired special teams standout Steve Gleason
By By Brett Martel, AP Sports Writer , April 07, 2012
NFL: Adrian Peterson gives $1 million to alma mater
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has pledged $1 million to the Oklahoma athletics department, his launching pad for a stellar NFL career
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , April 07, 2012
College Football: Gophers linebacker Tinsley found dead
Gary Tinsley, a Minnesota linebacker who had overcome some personal problems early in his Gophers career and was set to earn his degree in just a few weeks, was found dead in his campus apartment Friday
By By Jon Krawczynski, AP Sports Writer , April 07, 2012
Gophers football player found dead in campus apartment
MINNEAPOLIS — The University of Minnesota is confirming the death of 22-year-old Gophers linebacker Gary Tinsley.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , April 06, 2012
Arkansas football coach Petrino put on leave after crash and inappropriate emmployee relationship
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Bobby Petrino has improved every step of the way at Arkansas — not just his team's performance but his image.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , April 06, 2012
NFL: Goodell hears appeal from Saints’ Payton
Audio also released Thursday that revels former defensive coordinator Williams told players to go after specific Niner players in postseason game last season
By Rachel Cohen, AP Sports Writer , April 06, 2012
Vikings play Bills, Chargers at home in NFL preseason
The Minnesota Vikings will host Buffalo and San Diego in exhibition games this year.
April 05, 2012
Harvin to have minor shoulder surgery
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin will have minor shoulder surgery soon to address a nagging injury he played with last season.
By Dave Campbell , April 04, 2012
Middle Tenn. to play at Minnesota in ‘14
Minnesota will host Middle Tennessee in football in 2014, giving the Gophers eight home games that season.
April 04, 2012
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