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Wednesday December 3, 2008

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Williamses win restraining order; Sunday's status uncertain

Kevin and Pat Williams

Defensive tackles Pat and Kevin Williams were granted a temporary restraining order in Hennepin County District Court that allows them to return to the team. Their status for Sunday's game at Detroit depends on the NFL's next move.

Wild, Backstrom blank St. Louis 4-0

Backstrom: Stick save.

Eric Belanger, Andrew Brunette, Marek Zidlicky and Antti Miettinen scored for the Wild. Niklas Backstrom, with 22 saves, picked up the shutout.

Senate recount

133 Minneapolis ballots up in the air

At issue is a 133-ballot discrepancy between the recount and the Election Day total.

Orlando stumps Wolves 100-89

Orlando's Dwight Howard scored 23 points and blocked six shots. Minnesota's Al Jefferson scored 19 points.

Photo right: Kevin Love shoots.

Politically Connected

Examine more than 1,200 contested ballots and decide who should get each one.