Reporters Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer give the breakdown on where the Vikings are at heading into week five against the Eagles in the NFC title rematch and how the absence of defensive end Everson Griffen will have an effect on the team's performance.
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Colleges
Texas sweeps No. 1 Badgers to set up final against Kentucky
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Outdoors

DNR again denies review of motorized backroad route proposal Up North
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World
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Japan on Friday declared a state of emergency to curb a rapid coronavirus resurgence, the third since the pandemic began. The measures in parts of Japan, including Tokyo, have so far failed to curb infections caused by a more contagious new variant of the virus.
Sports

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