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NEW PLATEAUS Vikings Stadium Kerfuffle
On April 10th, I attended a community forum where Minneapolis mayor RT Rybak made his pitch to citizens about the Viking stadium proposal. I use the word pitch, but it was more like a declaration. The...
Posted on 4/24/12 at 9:27 AM
CAPITOL CHATTER Legislative notebook: House OKs tougher synthetic drugs penalties
Minnesota representatives heard about problems from Duluth to Moorhead before overwhelmingly voting to crack down on synthetic drugs. On a 120-11 Wednesday vote, the House decided to make 250 more ch...
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:58 PM
JIMMY JABBER Who's my special, little guy? Eli!
Well, he did it. Quarterback Eli Manning helped the New York Giants win their second Super Bowl title and with it his second Super Bowl MVP awardin five seasons. And, not to mention, they did it ag...
Posted on 2/8/12 at 7:56 PM
RINK & RUN On the ice; Division I attendance; Jimmy Rich; UMD football
After a few days of captains practice on campus, the Minnesota Duluth men and women were at Amsoil Arena on Friday. The men were on the ice for about 90 minutes. All of the returnees and expected fres...
Posted on 9/3/11 at 10:33 AM
STAFF BLOG ALL ABOUT FOOD Wicked Chili
There must be as many ways to make chili as there are shades of Sherwin-Williams paints. There's no right or wrong way to make chili. It's all about what pleases your taste buds. And, I'm always willi...
Posted on 1/1/11 at 1:01 AM
Moose Lake-Willow River athlete faces an unexpected opponent
Soon after leading Moose Lake-Willow River to the Prep Bowl and being named News Tribune All-Area Player of the Year, Jake Disterhaupt battled an opponent he wasn’t prepared to face.
By Rick Weegman , May 24, 2012
Stadium compromise passes House, on to Senate 
The Minnesota Vikings are close to a new stadium after the House early today approved a construction plan 71-60.
By Don Davis/State Capitol Bureau , May 10, 2012
Minnesota Senate approves Vikings stadium plan
The Minnesota Senate approved a Vikings stadium construction bill 38-28 late Tuesday night.
By Don Davis and Danielle Nordine , May 09, 2012
Minnesota House approves Vikings stadium plan
UPDATE: The Minnesota House approved a new Vikings stadium late Monday. The 73-58 vote sends it to the Senate, where it could be debated Tuesday or Wednesday.
By Don Davis , May 07, 2012
Stadium, bonding set for legislative votes
The Minnesota Legislature is going back to its original Vikings stadium proposal, scheduled for a Monday vote, and plans a public works financing bill vote.
By By Don Davis and Danielle Nordine , May 03, 2012
Barnum football coach resigns after allegations
Barnum teacher and varsity football coach Kevin Haley submitted his resignation Tuesday after an internal investigation into allegations brought forth against him.
By News Tribune staff , April 04, 2012
Minneapolis stadium backing only one hurdle
Minneapolis officials say they have enough votes on their City Council to approve a new Vikings stadium, but the clock may run out before legislators can approve a new facility.
By Don Davis/State Capitol Bureau , March 26, 2012
Barnum football coach on administrative leave
By Forum Communications , March 16, 2012
Lawmakers want more details on stadium proposal
Minnesota legislators hope to vote on a Vikings stadium this session, but many said the details still are missing.
By Danielle Nordine/State Capitol Bureau , March 01, 2012
Vikings stadium deal just a beginning
“Now, the real work begins, persuading a majority of the Minneapolis City Council and the Minnesota Legislature to approve this agreement,” Gov. Mark Dayton said Thursday.
By Don Davis/State Capitol Bureau , March 01, 2012
Minneapolis stadium deal announced, but ‘real work begins’
Gov. Mark Dayton, key legislators, Vikings owners and Minneapolis leaders announced a deal to build a $975 million Vikings stadium, which still needs approval from the Legislature and Minneapolis City Council.
By Don Davis/State Capitol Bureau , March 01, 2012
House stadium advocate says it’s worth the effort
Rep. Morrie Lanning knows that saving the Vikings football team is a challenge, but one he says is worthwhile.
By Don Davis/State Capitol Bureau , December 27, 2011
Disterhaupt is News Tribune's Player of Year
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Moose Lake-Willow River junior Jake Disterhaupt averaged more than 15 yards every time he touched the ball, leading the Northland with 2,276 yards rushing, 40 overall touchdowns and 246 points.
By Rick Weegman , December 12, 2011
BAYSIDE CHATTER: Football awards given
The Mariners had their end of the season football banquet on Sunday to celebrate a 2011 season which had an unexpected magical run to the state tournament that uplifted the program, school, and community. The team also announced their end of the season awards.
By Steve Gow , December 08, 2011
Legendary Bulldogs football coach Jim Malosky dies at age 82
Malosky died Sunday afternoon of respiratory failure at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis. He coached at UMD for 40 years from 1958 through 1997, compiling a mark of 255-125-13, the most victories by a Division II coach at the time of his retirement.
By Kevin Pates , December 04, 2011
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