Sports & Leisure

• Congress to look into Vikings suspension case
  Congress plans to conduct a hearing next month on two professional football players whose suspensions were blocked by a federal appeals court.October 8, 2009
• State says seat belt use up from last year
  The Department of Public Safety said today that belt use has risen since Minnesota passed a law allowing police to cite drivers solely for not buckling up.October 8, 2009
• Twins overmatched in first playoff game
  The Minnesota Twins have a much needed day of rest today in their first round playoff matchup with the New York Yankees. Last night, the Twins lost to the Yankees 7 to 2 in New York in the first game of their best of five series. MPR's Jim Bickal explains what went wrong.October 8, 2009
• Yankees rally past Twins 7-2 in playoff opener
  Derek Jeter and CC Sabathia got the New York Yankees off to a winning postseason start in their new ballpark. Even Alex Rodriguez broke out of his playoff rut against these tired Minnesota Twins.October 7, 2009
• Vikings-Packers game draws largest cable TV audience ever
  Brett Favre's matchup with his former team has attracted the largest cable television audience ever.October 7, 2009
• Twins take the Central in dramatic fashion
  Last night the Minnesota Twins won the American League Central division title by beating the Detroit Tigers 6 to 5 in a marathon 12-inning game at the Metrodome.October 6, 2009
• O, for the simple happiness of a Packers fan
  Packers fans seem to have fun whether their team wins or loses. Why can't Vikings fans achieve that simple, childlike joy?October 6, 2009
• Tips for fun and adventure outdoors in fall and winter
  The "Gear Junkie" suggests equipment, adventures and outdoor activities for all ages on today's Midday program.Midday, October 6, 2009
• St. Cloud is finalist for livable cities award
  St. Cloud's mayor leaves for the Czech Republic on Tuesday to promote his central Minnesota city.October 6, 2009
• Favre takes it to the Packers: Vikings win 30-23
  Brett Favre was clearly uncomfortable this week with all the attention on this reunion, trying to downplay the significance of playing the Green Bay Packers and stumbling through denials that his main motivation to unretire last year was revenge.October 6, 2009
• Next big game at the Dome: Vikes and Favre vs. Packers
  Brett Favre's presence in Minnesota Vikings' purple galls most fans in Packers Nation. And the nausea level among Cheeseheads could be off the charts Monday night if Favre leads his latest team past the one he quarterbacked so successfully for so long.October 5, 2009
• Wis. town postpones council meeting over Viking-Packer game
  City business can wait a day.October 5, 2009
• Farewell to the Metrodome? Not quite yet
  Sunday's post-game ceremony commemorating the Twin's last game at the Metrodome seemed a bit strange. Why? The season isn't over yet.October 4, 2009
• Rouge and Tumble: Women's roller derby is back
  They wear lipstick, tattoos and roller skates and go by tough names like "Kim Jong Kill," "Shiv & Let Die" and "Mary Tyler Roar." They race around in circles crashing into each other while the crowd cheers.October 3, 2009
• Twin Cities Marathon events set for this weekend
  The 28th annual Twin Cities Marathon will kick off this weekend, drawing thousands of runners from 20 countries and all 50 states.October 3, 2009

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