Gophers coach Richard Pitino, Payton Willis and Marcus Carr preview the Big Ten tournament opening vs. Northwestern.
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Twins promote Louie Varland to Class AAA Saints
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CWD found on prominent deer farm in Winona County
The herd owner, whose brother heads the Minnesota Senate, responded with an anti-government rant.
Loons
Minnesota United goalkeeper gets season ticket holders special tickets
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Twins

'Third-time-through' numbers mean Twins pitchers get a quick hook
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Nfl

NFL: Rodgers' use of ayahuasca didn't violate drug policy
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' use of the hallucinogenic drink ayahuasca during an offseason retreat isn't considered a violation of the NFL's drug policy.