Photo: #South African soccer fans cheer before the World Cup group A soccer match between South Africa and Mexico at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday, June 11, 2010.
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South African soccer fans cheer before the World Cup group A soccer match between South Africa and Mexico at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday, June 11, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

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The World Cup: a Minnesota view

Broadcast: Midmorning, 06/17/2010, 10:06 a.m.

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Vuvuzelas, balls that take funny bounces, and one epic goal-tending blunder have marked the first week of the 2010 World Cup. Midmorning looks at what's to come in the tournament, and at the state of soccer in Minnesota.

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  • Brian Quarstad: Founder and editor of the website Inside Minnesota Soccer. He coached club and high school soccer for 18 years.
  • Bruce McGuire: Writes the soccer blog Du Nord.
  • Mark Wheat: DJ at The Current. And a soccer fan with divided loyalties.

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