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• Minn. Zoo hosts Amer. Sign Language Day
  Hundreds of students are expected to participate Today in the Minnesota Zoo's second annual American Sign Language Day.April 30, 2013
• Anglers spent $2.4 billion in Minn.
  Anglers who enjoy Minnesota's sky blue waters are still a powerful engine for the state's economy, according to new data from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.April 30, 2013
• New Vikings stadium might take cue from Beijing Olympics
  The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority has posted a draft Environmental Impact Statement for a new Vikings stadium up on its website, and it refers to the potential usage of ETFE, a polymer made famous as the translucent exterior of the aquatics center built in Beijing for the Olympics.April 30, 2013
• Blackhawks wary of Wild ahead of playoff series
  For all their accomplishments so far -- the record-breaking start, the Presidents' Trophy, the individual honors -- the Chicago Blackhawks know this is the time of year that will define their season. They said the same thing all along.April 30, 2013
• Bicycling advocates look to further improve safety in Minneapolis
  Minneapolis is often held up as an example of a bicycle-friendly city that is taking steps to improve safety. Advocates for the community met with government representatives to identify innovative ideas for further improving safety.April 30, 2013
• Big sibling's big influence: Some behaviors run in the family
  Until pretty recently, the role siblings play in determining the trajectory of each other's lives hasn't been a particularly hot topic in psychological research. Psychologists, very understandably, have focused on the influences they see as more important -- such as parents and peers and genetics.April 30, 2013
• Duluth mountain bike trail network expanding
  Duluth is forging ahead this summer with its plan to become a premier mountain biking city.April 29, 2013
• NBA veteran Jason Collins comes out as gay
  The 34-year-old Collins has played for six NBA teams in 12 seasons. He finished this past season with the Washington Wizards and is now a free agent. He says he wants to continue playing.April 29, 2013
• Bicycle safety: Minnesota's efforts held up as model for US
  When U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood picked Minnesota to host one of two bicycle safety summits, he held the state up as a model of how a place can increase the number of bikes on the road without increasing deaths.April 29, 2013
• Photos: First warm spring day brings people outdoors
  It was a long wait, but Minnesotans were rewarded today with a sunny, warm day that actually felt like spring. And many took advantage of the chance to get outside and enjoy the weather. Our photographers captured some of those scenes.April 26, 2013
• Friday Festival: Cheese shop raises money for cheesemonger scholarship
  Local cheesemonger Benjamin Roberts is raising money for a cheesemonger education fund this weekend at the two cheese shops he runs -- France 44 in Minneapolis and St. Paul Cheese Shop in St. Paul. A portion of the proceeds will go for a cheese scholarship in honor of the woman he describes as his "cheese mentor." Benjamin Roberts spoke with MPR's Tom Crann.April 26, 2013
• Report: T-wolves close to hiring Saunders
  The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly close to firing its president and bringing back Flip Saunders.April 26, 2013
• 'Valhalla Club' in new Vikings stadium?
  The new Vikings stadium may feature four themed club seating areas named the Valhalla, Fire, Ice and Vikings clubs.April 26, 2013
• Vikings select Shariff Floyd, Xavier Rhodes
  Rick Spielman stepped to the podium with a big smile on his face, elated that his Minnesota Vikings were able to land Florida defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd and Florida State cornerback Xavier Rhodes in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night.April 26, 2013
• Vikings poised for tonight's NFL draft
  General manager Rick Spielman said the Vikings have been inundated by trade talk for the 23rd and 25th overall selections they'll have on Thursday night. "Whether you believe me or not, I'm telling you it's been the most active it's been in a while because of where we're picking," Spielman said.April 25, 2013

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