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New Vikings stadium plan detailed – ESPN

ABC NewsNew Vikings stadium plan detailedESPNIt has taken the Minnesota Vikings nearly a decade to get this far in their quest for a new stadium. There is a lot more work to be done. This is an exciting day, because the dream of keeping the Minnesota Vikings here for generations to come is close …Vikings Get New Stadium Plan, Tough Sell AheadABC NewsVikings stadium deal reachedMinnesota DailyVikings stadium plan must overcome Minneapolis City Council obstaclePioneer PressDuluth News Tribune -CBSSports.com -Fox Newsall 449 news articles »
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Plan would put new Vikings stadium near Metrodome – STLtoday.com

Plan would put new Vikings stadium near MetrodomeSTLtoday.comMark Dayton, left, emphasizes that an agreement for a new Minnesota Vikings NFL football stadium will require no general fund tax dollars as Vikings owner Zygi Wilf, right, and other lawmakers listen during a news conference Thursday, March 1, …
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Vikings stadium deal to be announced Thursday – Minneapolis Star Tribune

Vikings stadium deal to be announced ThursdayMinneapolis Star TribuneThe agreement, to be detailed at 9 am, is to build a Minnesota Vikings stadium near the Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis. The Metrodome and downtown Minneapolis, looking west from the east side of downtown. A tentative deal has been reached to build a …
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All-Star weekend takes spotlight off Lin for a few days and puts it back on … – Minneapolis Star Tribune

CBC.caAll-Star weekend takes spotlight off Lin for a few days and puts it back on …Minneapolis Star TribuneWith All-Star weekend arriving in his city, the spotlight is back on Howard for a few days. The Orlando Magic center has asked to be traded, but he's still here and there's no telling for how much longer. Howard says this weekend should be a …All-Star-weekend VIP parties under way; Dwight Howard hosts party in airport …WFTV OrlandoIan Thomsen: Stories to follow during 2012 All-Star weekendSI.comCarmelo Welcomes Howard To His Wacky All-Star Weekend WorldNBA.com (blog)SB Nationall 946 news articles »
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Lin Gets His All-Star Weekend Close-Up – NBA.com (blog)

Central Florida News 13Lin Gets His All-Star Weekend Close-UpNBA.com (blog)ORLANDO – Fortunately, Jeremy Lin's first press conference at NBA All-Star Weekend included a question about Jeremy Lin having any sort of press conference, period, at All-Star Weekend. Even though it had only been three weeks since Lin “blew up” as …The NBA's All-Lin WeekendWall Street JournalNBA All-Star Weekend community projects thrill residentsCentral Florida News 13Jeremy Lin entertains while telling story of his rise to stardom at NBA All …Washington PostChicago Tribune -Bleacher Report -SB Nationall 470 news articles »
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Nike Foamposite Galaxy Causes Sneakerhead Frenzy During NBA All-Star Weekend – Huffington Post

MyFox PhoenixNike Foamposite Galaxy Causes Sneakerhead Frenzy During NBA All-Star WeekendHuffington PostThe shoe's release coincides with this weekend's NBA All-Star Game in Orlando. The shoes, part of a space-themed collection, are a draw for so-called "sneakerheads" who collect signature sports footgear and can resell it online at a marked-up price, …Nike sneaker release nixed in Orlando after riots ahead of All-Star WeekendFox NewsShoe fans riot at release in OrlandoCBSSports.com (blog)Riot erupts at Florida Mall during Nike All Star collection sneaker release eventMyFox PhoenixWESH Orlando -Indianapolis Starall 937 news articles »
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Dave Matthews Band announces tour dates and new album – CBS News

International Business TimesDave Matthews Band announces tour dates and new albumCBS NewsDave Matthews Band performs at the third day of the Hard Rock Calling festival held in Hyde Park on June 28, 2009 in London. (CBS) After a surprise 2011 touring hiatus, Dave Matthews Band will be back for its perennial summer outing this year.Dave Matthews Band announce 2012 summer tourEntertainment Weekly (blog)Dave Matthews Band 2012 Summer Tour: Dates, Full ScheduleInternational Business TimesDave Matthews Band Returns to the RoadBillboardThe Seattle Times -Tampabay.com -CollegeNewsall 48 news articles »
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Beach Boys, Dave Matthews are coming… to Wisconsin – Minneapolis Star Tribune (blog)

Daily Press (blog)Beach Boys, Dave Matthews are coming… to WisconsinMinneapolis Star Tribune (blog)The Dave Matthews Band announced its initial 2012 tour plans this morning with no Minnesota date on the itinerary, but the schedule does predictably include another two-day camp-out July 6-7 at Alpine Valley Amphitheater in East Troy, Wis.Beach Boys reunion and Dave Matthews Band at DTE Energy Music Theatre this summerMLive.comBeach Boys, Dave Matthews Band coming to the Northwest this summerThe Seattle Times (blog)Reunited Beach Boys to hit Pavilion stage June 8Your Houston NewsHouston Press (blog) -Daily Press (blog)all 80 news articles »
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The Beach Boys, Dave Matthews Band to play Bethel Woods – Poughkeepsie Journal

The Beach Boys, Dave Matthews Band to play Bethel WoodsPoughkeepsie JournalTickets for Ringo Starr & his All Starr Band June 16 at Bethel Woods cost $50.50, $71, $91 and $172.50 for reserved seating; and $35.50 for the lawn. These tickets go on sale at 10 am Friday. Also, the Dave Matthews Band will perform at Bethel Woods …Dave Matthews Band returning to Bethel WoodsTimes Herald-Recordall 7 news articles »
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US grain futures advance ahead USDA supply report – Moneycontrol.com

BusinessLIVEUS grain futures advance ahead USDA supply reportMoneycontrol.comThe USDA report was expected to lower its forecast for US corn stocks to a fresh 16-year low and downgrade crops in Argentina and Brazil, as hot and dry weather conditions in recent weeks damaged crops in those countries. Elsewhere on the Chicago Board …La Nina Seen Near Peak as Dryness Parches Argentine CornBusinessWeekMaize futures slip on rand and weatherBusinessLIVEEvening markets: rains douse soy rally. But corn stands firmAgrimoney.comall 233 news articles »
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Winter advisory issued as season’s first serious snow storm takes aim at Chicago – Chicago Tribune

Only KentWinter advisory issued as season's first serious snow storm takes aim at ChicagoChicago TribuneBy the time the storm leaves town, most of the Chicago area will be covered with 4 to 8 inches of snow, says weather service meteorologist Jim Allsopp. If the forecast holds, that could be the most snow recorded here since the blizzard last Groundhog's …Chicago Weather Downturn: Winter Storm Watch ThursdayOnly KentSnow in the forecast — 'finally,' say plow companiesSuburban Life PublicationsChicago braces for up to 8 inches of snowHULIQChicago Daily Herald -Minneapolis Star Tribune (blog) -WTVBall 647 news articles »
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Why do news organizations write so much about the weather? – Chicago Tribune

Chicago TribuneWhy do news organizations write so much about the weather?Chicago TribuneI can think of a couple of reasons why news organizations like the Chicago Tribune do it, and I'm interested in what you would add: 1. You've been warned. Snow is forecast to start falling Thursday morning, and the brunt could affect the evening rush. …and more »
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Director Brad Bird Talks MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – GHOST PROTOCOL, IMAX, THE … – Collider.com

Collider.comDirector Brad Bird Talks MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – GHOST PROTOCOL, IMAX, THE …Collider.comDuring our exclusive chat, director Brad Bird (The Incredibles) talked about the biggest challenges in transitioning from animation to live-action, what he wanted to bring to the popular franchise to make this installment his own, working with a star …Brad Bird on 'Ghost Protocol,' '1906' and 'Incredibles 2!'Crave OnlineMission Live-Action: Brad Bird makes spectacular transition from the world of …Film JournalWatch: Brad Bird talks about directing Tom Cruise in IMAX for 'M:I – Ghost …HitFix (blog)Oye! Timesall 6 news articles »
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Brad Bird still seeking story for ‘The Incredibles 2′ – Digital Spy UK

Entertainment.ieBrad Bird still seeking story for 'The Incredibles 2'Digital Spy UKBrad Bird has admitted that he won't make a sequel to Pixar's The Incredibles until he finds a story that "holds up". The Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol director told Digital Spy that any follow-up would have to match the high standards of the …Brad Bird won't make The Incredibles 2 without the perfect story.Entertainment.ieCinemaVerite: "Mission: Impossible," "Sherlock Holmes"The-BurgReview: 'Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol'Northwest HeraldCBS News -The Fan Carpetall 1,726 news articles »
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For starters, let’s blow up the Kremlin … – Minneapolis Star Tribune

For starters, let's blow up the Kremlin …Minneapolis Star TribuneThe latest entry in the "Mission" franchise owes its light, jaunty tone to animation ace Brad Bird, who made "The Incredibles," among other masterpieces. The first Pixar director to tackle live action, Bird brings fresh energy, tremendous excitement …and more »
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Bucks Vs. Timberwolves: Ricky Rubio Makes Strong Debut, Minnesota Earns 117-96 … – SB Nation

Bleacher ReportBucks Vs. Timberwolves: Ricky Rubio Makes Strong Debut, Minnesota Earns 117-96 …SB NationThe Minnesota Timberwolves showed off all of their promise and potential with a little flair while earning a 117-96 preseason win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The flair came courtesy of heralded rookie point guard Ricky Rubio who was able energize the …Minnesota Timberwolves: Ricky Rubio and Other Rapid ReactionBleacher ReportRoundup: Rubio wows in NBA debutUSA TodayTom Powers: Timberwolves rookie Ricky Rubio passes his first test, and howPioneer PressBrew Hoop -KAREall 281 news articles »
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Timberwolves working on minutes for point guards – Boston Herald

FS NorthTimberwolves working on minutes for point guardsBoston HeraldBy Jerry Zgoda / Minneapolis Star Tribune MANKATO, Minn. – Timberwolves veteran point guard Luke Ridnour declined interview requests in the days after his team agreed to contract terms with free agent JJ Barea. It was a silence he says had nothing to …Wolves' frontcourt is small, but it looms largeFS NorthTimberwolves report: Rick Adelman tells players it's up to them to bring fans backPioneer PressYoung Timberwolves excited to be on the same pageMankato Free Press1500 ESPNall 30 news articles »
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JJ Barea arrives in Minnesota ready to team with Ricky Rubio and bring spice … – Washington Post

Yahoo! Sports (blog)JJ Barea arrives in Minnesota ready to team with Ricky Rubio and bring spice …Washington PostMINNEAPOLIS — JJ Barea is ready to team up with Ricky Rubio and add a little spice to the Minnesota Timberwolves' backcourt. Barea signed his four-year contract with the Timberwolves on Wednesday, and the flashy combo guard will be expected to help …Ball Don't Lie's 2011-12 Season Previews: Minnesota TimberwolvesYahoo! Sports (blog)Quotes from the press conferenceTimberwolves.comTimberwolves give sparkplug JJ Barea four-year dealUSA TodayOlogy -Reuters -ESPN (blog)all 190 news articles »
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Bucks Vs. Timberwolves: Ricky Rubio Makes Strong Debut, Minnesota Earns 117-96 … – SB Nation

USA TodayBucks Vs. Timberwolves: Ricky Rubio Makes Strong Debut, Minnesota Earns 117-96 …SB NationThe Minnesota Timberwolves showed off all of their promise and potential with a little flair while earning a 117-96 preseason win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The flair came courtesy of heralded rookie point guard Ricky Rubio who was able energize the …Tom Powers: Timberwolves rookie Ricky Rubio passes his first test, and howPioneer PressRoundup: Rubio wows in NBA debutUSA TodayMinnesota Timberwolves: Ricky Rubio and Other Rapid ReactionBleacher ReportSacramento Beeall 281 news articles »
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Good signs for Timberwolves in preseason victory – Boston Herald

Business MirrorGood signs for Timberwolves in preseason victoryBoston HeraldBy Jerry Zgoda / Star Tribune (Minneapolis) MINNEAPOLIS — Sure, it's easy to look good when you don't miss a three-point shot, but take away the Timberwolves' sizzling percentages and there still was plenty for a sizable preseason audience to go home …Timberwolves report: Rick Adelman tells players it's up to them to bring fans backPioneer PressWolves' frontcourt is small, but it looms largeFS NorthYoung Timberwolves excited to be on the same pageMankato Free PressMinneapolis Star Tribune (blog) -Rotoworld.com -1500 ESPNall 30 news articles »
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Kings’ Fredette scores 21 in debut – SportingNews.com

TSNKings' Fredette scores 21 in debutSportingNews.comMinnesota fans finally got to see Ricky Rubio in a Timberwolves uniform on Saturday, and he didn't disappoint. Rubio had a game-high seven assists in 24 minutes and just one turnover in his team's home win over Milwaukee. He also scored six points, …Timberwolves See Impressive RubioLawfuelUdoh emerges in Warriors winMonterey County HeraldNBA Preseason 2011 Scores: Ricky Rubio Picks Up 7 Assists, Jimmer Fredette …SB Nationall 275 news articles »
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