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• Morneau Optimistic He'll Be Back This Season
Justin Morneau hasn't played in a game in more than two months, and it's
been difficult for him to watch his Minnesota Twins slug through a
pennant race without him -- in more ways than one.
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• Vikings-Saints: Great Way To Get NFL Going
Maybe this time Brett Favre won't get picked off with victory in his
grasp.
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• Vikings C Sullivan Probable Against Saints
Minnesota Vikings center John Sullivan is listed as probable for the
season opener in New Orleans on Thursday night, even though he has
missed virtually all of preseason with a calf injury.
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• Elk River School Board Votes To Discipline Coaches
In a special meeting Tuesday night, the Elk River Area School Board
voted unanimously to discipline six coaches after a hazing
investigation. Parents came forward two weeks ago with allegations their
sons had been poked and hit in the buttocks area with broomsticks
between practices.
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• Thome Homers Again And Twins Top Royals
Jim Thome hit another towering homer, Delmon Young drove in four runs
and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 10-3 on Tuesday
night to take their largest AL Central lead in 10 days.
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• After Strong Start, Gophers Want To Keep Grinding
Minnesota has made several coaching changes on offense over the last two years, trying to become more like the power running teams the Big Ten has traditionally been built around.
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• Veteran Vikings Defense Ready For Saints Offense
Even with only three healthy cornerbacks to throw at the Saints' wide-open, pass-first offense, the Minnesota Vikings defense thinks it's ready for the highly anticipated rematch Thursday night.
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• Wild Center James Sheppard Fractures Left Kneecap
Minnesota Wild center James Sheppard fractured his left kneecap in an off-ice accident on Saturday night.
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• Minnesota Fullback Jon Hoese's Father Dies
The father of Minnesota fullback Jon Hoese has died following a stroke.
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• Peterson Confident He Can Cure Fumbling Problem
For all the time Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings have spent studying his fumbling problem, knowledge and strategy will mean nothing if he loses the ball this week in New Orleans.
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