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The Cities

MPR News Notes on the news from the Twin Cities

Tag: Sports

Ironman Bike Ride gets a warm welcome in Lake Elmo

Tim NelsonTim Nelson April 29, 2013, 9:55 AM Apr 29, 2013
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It was a very warm welcome, in fact, for the 47th annual Ironman bike ride — the National Weather Service said the high temperature topped out at 81.  That’s about 24 degrees warmer than the average over the previous five years. “It was incredible weather,” said Ryan McEnaney, spokesman for the Ironman ride. “People were Read more →

(Auto dealership on March 5, 2013, in Bloomington, Minn./AP photo)10 things to love about Minnesota summer…if it ever comes

Jennifer EhrlichJennifer Ehrlich April 10, 2013, 11:01 AM Apr 10, 2013
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(Auto dealership on March 5, 2013, in Bloomington, Minn./AP photo)

Even the most enthusiastic winter lovers are getting a little tired of this… (Auto dealership on March 5, 2013, in Bloomington, Minn./AP photo) Here are are 10 things to look forward to as you wait out the coming storm…feel free to add to the list   1. That day it’s obvious spring has arrived (Lyndale Read more →

Survey says! A look at the Vikings market research

Tim NelsonTim Nelson November 15, 2012, 4:42 PM Nov 15, 2012
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Private lobbies, carving stations & $15,000 seat fees at the new stadium

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St. Paul overstates hockey’s economic impact

Curtis GilbertCurtis Gilbert September 20, 2012, 1:40 PM Sep 20, 2012
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A closer look at the math casts doubt on St. Paul’s claims about the economic impact of the Minnesota Wild.

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St. Paul must fill $2M hole in ballpark budget

Curtis GilbertCurtis Gilbert September 17, 2012, 12:10 PM Sep 17, 2012
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Before St. Paul can build a new ballpark for the minor league St. Paul Saints, it needs to plug a $2 million hole in the project’s budget.

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Family and business at Vikings stadium

Tim NelsonTim Nelson September 14, 2012, 2:30 PM Sep 14, 2012

The stadium authority hires a law firm — featuring ANOTHER Mondale.

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It’s (almost) official: Twins to host MLB All-Star Game

Laura YuenLaura Yuen August 27, 2012, 3:30 PM Aug 27, 2012

Major League Baseball Commissioner will descend on Minneapolis Wednesday to make the announcement.

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In London, a Somali woman runs for her country

Laura YuenLaura Yuen August 2, 2012, 5:04 PM Aug 2, 2012
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Somalia’s two runners compete Friday in London, with fans in Minnesota and around the world rooting them on.

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Lester departs from commission that ran the Metrodome for 25 years

Brandt WilliamsBrandt Williams July 19, 2012, 12:38 PM Jul 19, 2012

For 25 years, Lester led the body that owns the Metrodome.

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Hrbek joins Killebrew, Carew and Puckett in bronze

Hart Van DenburgHart Van Denburg April 14, 2012, 2:12 PM Apr 14, 2012
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On Saturday, Kent Hrbek joined Harmon Killebrew, Tony Oliva, Rod Carew and Kirby Puckett as the only Minnesota Twins players to be immortalized in bronze outside Target Field. The date of the unveiling — April 14 — matched his player number, the number of years he played for the Twins, and the location of ceremony, Read more →

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