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St. Cloud State junior defenseman Nick Jensen has signed a two year contract with the Detroit Red Wings, according to Cap Geek.com. The contract is reported to be a two-year entry-level contract potentially worth up to $1

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The Twins topped the Detroit Tigers 6-2 Wednesday afternoon to avoid a sweep at Comerica Park. Scott Diamond pitched six strong innings to lead the Twins to victory.

Minnesota scored a pair of runs off Tigers starter Anibal Sanchez in the top of the first inning thanks to a pair of hits and two walks

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Demolition of the Minnesota Vikings' stadium isn't expected to begin until early 2014. But, already fans have their sights on scrap souvenirs. The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, which operates the Metrodome, says it's received more than 50 requests for seats, signs, turf and other mementoes.

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Cathedral baseball swept Foley in a doubleheader Tuesday to improve to 4-0 on the young season. The Crusaders won a pair of games on Saturday to open their 2013 season.

The Crusaders won game one 11-1 in a game that was shortened to five innings due to the lopsided score, then shut out the Falcons 3-0 in game two

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Cal Clutterbuck gave the Wild an early lead but Minnesota couldn't find the back of the net again in an overtime loss.

The Chicago Blackhawks topped the Minnesota Wild 2-1 in overtime Tuesday in game one of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in Chicago

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Justin Verlander pitched seven strong innings for the Tigers in a 6-1 win over the Twins Tuesday night at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Verlander allowed five hits and struck out eight Twins while walking only one Minnesota batter

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Some clues are emerging about the design of the new home for the Minnesota Vikings. The stadium will be taller and bigger than the Metrodome and will have a sloped roof.

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A longer than normal winter/snow season this year meant most Minnesota baseball teams spent a majority of their time inside, able to practice but not play full games.

With last week's thaw and melting of snow, Brian Deyak and his crew at the MAC went into overdrive to get things ready for the rest of this abbreviated season

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The Twins held a lead until the sixth inning when a familiar face blasted a three-run home run off starter Mike Pelfrey.

The Tigers topped the Twins 4-3 in the opening game of a three game series at Detroit Monday night

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New federal data confirm that anglers who enjoy Minnesota's sky blue waters are still a powerful engine for the state's economy. Data from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service show that direct spending by resident and nonresident anglers in Minnesota totaled $2.4 billion in 2011.

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