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Twins catcher Joe Mauer spoke about winning the American League Most Valuable Player award on Monday at the Metrodome.

Joe Mauer is named American League MVP

The Twins catcher received 27 of 28 first-place votes. | Will Twins keep Mauer? | Reusse: Skills set Mauer above the rest.| Who's the real Minn. MVP: Mauer or Favre?

Skilled Wayzata tight end A.J. Tarpley prefers playing defense, where, he said, “You can just play with reckless abandon.”

Metro Player of Year: Wayzata's A.J. Tarpley

The son of a Georgia Tech QB also was inspired by his older brother Matt's work ethic. Trojans star A.J. Tarpley brought invaluable skills on both sides of the ball.

More Minnesotans are eligible for H1N1 flu shots

In a sign that vaccine shortages might be easing, the Minnesota Department of Health is expected to announce Tuesday that it is expanding the number of high-risk target groups eligible for H1N1 immunizations.

Minnesota may use private prison in Appleton

U's Decker on Big Ten first team

In revote, Anoka-Hennepin board closes 8 schools ... again

Moving soon to Block E: Kieran's Irish Pub

Silva chosen to be next St. Paul schools superintendent

Quam exits firm to help husband run for governor

Library is pressed to take gang force report off Web

Disabled vet who inspired Franken sues McDonald's for $10 million

As cost-cutting efforts take hold, Valspar profit jumps

12 arrested in assault on girl over Web post

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Record 2.1M dropside cribs recalled

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Drunken driver’s 'mistake’ was fatal one

Kirsten Driscoll

"I was driving. I don't know what happened," said Kirsten Driscoll of Minneapolis after entering a guilty plea to criminal vehicular operation in the death of Christopher Iverson, 48.

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