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Central Cass, Kindred-Richland Softball Advance to Class B State Championship Game

The Squirrels defeated Hillsboro/Central Valley 4-3, Vikings took down Des Lac Burlington 8-4
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FARGO, N.D. — After Friday’s semifinals, just two teams remain trying to claim the 2019 Class-B State softball championship and both teams are from the East Region. (E1) Central Cass 4, (E3) Hillsboro/Central Valley 3 (E4) Kindred-Richland 8, Des Lacs Burlington/Lewis & Clark 4 Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Central Cass Softball, Class B State…
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Vikings Looking for Best Players Available in this Week’s Draft

General Manager Rick Spielman said he won't necessarily pick based on team need
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EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings are slotted with their first pick in the 2019 NFL draft at No. 18 overall. That would be their earliest selection in a draft since 2015 when the Vikes went with cornerback Trae Waynes at No. 11. The next year, Minnesota went with cornerback Mackensie Alexander in the second round and last year took cornerback…
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Mahnomen-Waubun Honored as 2019 MN Football Community of the Year

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MAHNOMEN & WAUBUN, Minn. – The Vikings congratulate Mahnomen-Waubun as the 2019 Minnesota Football Community of the Year. Shooting Star Casino hosted a free breakfast and a replay of the Class A State Championship game where the Thunderbirds beat BOLD 22 to 21 on Friday. Vikings Defensive End Stephen Weatherly and offensive tackle Rashad Hill mingled with players and fans and…
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Adam Thielen Signs Contract Extension with Vikings

Thielen is set to make at least $64M over the next four seasons
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  EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings announced Friday wide receiver Adam Thielen was signed to a four-year contract extension worth $64 million. According to Thielen’s agency, he could make as much as $73 million with incentives. The Detroit Lakes native is coming off his second consecutive Pro Bowl season. He caught 113 passes for 1,373 yards in what was…
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Report: Anthony Barr Backs Out on Jets Deal & Stays with Vikings, Murray Signs With Saints

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Anthony Barr #55 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts after sacking Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)Eagan, Minn. (FOX 9) – One day after telling the New York Jets he would sign with them, Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr has decided…
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Kindred Takes Down Richland for Region 1 Girls Basketball Title

The Vikings defeated the Colts 71-53
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WAHPETON, N.D. — In the Region one finals of the Class B North Dakota tournament, the top-seeded Kindred took down second-seeded Richland 71-53. The Vikings got off to the hot start, jumping out to the 11-2 lead to begin the game. After taking a timeout to regroup, however, the Colts went on a 10-0 run late in the first quarter…
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Vikings fire offensive coordinator John DeFilippo

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EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Vikings fired offensive coordinator John DeFilippo Tuesday. DeFilippo was let go following Monday night’s 21-7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Quarterback coachKevin Stefanski has been named interim offensive coordinator and will handle play-calling duties for the near future, the Vikings said. The Vikings were shut out Monday until Kirk Cousins found Dalvin Cook for a 6-yard touchdown pass with 1:10 left in regulation…
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Choice Bank Donates $300,000 to the Thielen Foundation

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MINNEAPOLIS – Choice Bank donates $300,000 dollars to Vikings Wide Receiver and Detroit Lakes native Adam Thielen’s newly launched Thielen Foundation. The non–profit is dedicated to helping people overcome adversity to achieve their full potential. The donation is part of the North Dakota–based bank’s People First commitment. Thielen and Choice Bank are matching all donations to a Pledge It campaign. It…
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Vikings Great, Former MN Supreme Court Justice Alan Page awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

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WASHINGTON (KMSP) – Pro Football Hall of Famer and Minnesota Viking great Alan Page was honored Friday by President Donald Trump with the Presidential Medal of Freedom Also receiving medals in a ceremony held in the White House’s East Room were; Miriam Adelson, a doctor and wife of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, a Republican donor; Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch, who is retiring after…
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Retired Vikings LB Greenway Visits Fargo Children’s Hospital

Greenway has had ties to Sanford Health since his early NFL playing days
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Former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway was in Fargo, N.D. Thursday. The retired 11-year NFL veteran visited Sanford Children’s Hospital to start off the day. Greenway is from South Dakota, where Sanford Health is headquartered. That tie is one of many reasons why he insists on visits to the hospitals. He says he loves brightening the kids’ days by bringing…