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Chris Kluwe
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Why speak out for gay rights? It's the right thing to do

By Chris Kluwe | 04/29/13

I speak for freedom, even though it is a freedom I currently have. I speak for equality, even though I am currently equal.

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MinnClips

Community Partners Bicycle Library helps make cycling accessible to new communities

By Tom Nehil | 04/23/13

The non-profit helps connect the health and economic benefits of cycling to people who haven't traditionally enjoyed them.

Minneapolis Runners gather to show support for Boston
MinnClips

Minneapolis runners gather to show support for Boston

By Corey Anderson | 04/19/13

Minneapolis runners gathered at Marathon Sports to show their support for Boston in the wake of the marathon attacks.

Former NBA player Trent Tucker
Sports

Former NBA player Trent Tucker's new job will intertwine athletics, academics

By Pat Borzi | 04/19/13

The Minneapolis schools' new athletic director offers himself as an example of what can happen if an athlete blows off the academic piece.

Wolves denouement: 2012-13 season recap and final grades
Sports

Wolves denouement: 2012-13 season recap and final grades

By Britt Robson | 04/18/13

Even with the staggering profusion of injuries this season, this was the best-ever Wolves team that didn’t have Kevin Garnett on the roster.

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Sports

Twins' Joe Mauer, even with two strikes, stays as cool as the weather

By Aaron Gleeman | 04/17/13

Twins Notes: Four hits,  batting stats, leadoff hitters, mystery pitchers and more.

Stadium e-pulltabs
Politics & Policy

Stadium e-pulltabs: With ‘snowstorm’ coming, are we stuck with a broken ‘snowblower’?

By Doug Grow | 04/17/13

Worried about a funding shortfall, Rep. Joe Atkins wonders whether the state needs a backup “shovel” to fund its share of the stadium.

Boston Marathon
by Region

Explosions rock Boston Marathon, killing three, injuring dozens

By Doug Grow | 04/15/13

More than 550 Minnesotans were entered in the race, including Sen. Scott Dibble and former state Rep. Larry Hosch.

Miffed legislators try to tackle both Vikings stadium and Mayo Clinic issues
Politics & Policy

Miffed legislators try to tackle both Vikings stadium and Mayo Clinic complications

By Doug Grow | 04/11/13

Mayo official's "threat" over expansion plans and the stadium's funding shortfall have frustrated lawmakers looking for compromise solutions.

pekovic
Sports

Don’t break up the Wolves! Exhibit B: Nikola Pekovic

By Britt Robson | 04/10/13

Why is he so valuable? Many reasons, including that he has proven he can be the go-to guy in a team’s half-court offense.