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Gophers vs. Iowa, 11 a.m., ESPN

U in emotion-charged finale today in Iowa City

The bronze trophy bearing the likeness of a pig is something the Gophers desperately want to bring home today for many reasons, but none more pressing than the memory of last year's 55-0 drubbing at the hands of the Hawkeyes at the Metrodome.

Photo right: Eyes on the porcine prize

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Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom made a save against New York's Jon Sim, who battles Minnesota' John Scott.

Old-man Nolan leads hurt Wild past Islanders 3-2

CFWith six regulars out, veteran Owen Nolan scored twice, including the game-winner with 67 seconds remaining. | Plus, Clutterbuck snap shot earns praise.

Twisted girders on the ground at the Bohemian Flats on June 8.

Park Board wants 35W bridge debris removed

If pieces remain, board asks MnDOT to cover loss of revenue from riverfront Bohemian Flats Park.

U2 tickets for TCF Stadium gig gone in two hours

People hoping to score tickets for U2's concert at the TCF Bank Stadium next summer most likely still haven't found what they're looking for.

59 and counting: Health care bill nears test vote

Twin Cities flu clinics set for this weekend

Backed by House, 6 patients sue Pawlenty, state officials

More Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving

One dead in two-car crash in Eden Prairie

Atlantis astronauts take 2nd spacewalk of mission

Hackers leak e-mails, stoke climate debate

Pickup driver dies in fiery Itasca County crash

Man charged in UI vandalism pleads not guilty

Iran to hold large-scale air defense war games to protect nuke facilities

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Class 1A semifinals: Minneota advances after 49-26 victory over Blooming Prairie

Friday: Moose Lake/Willow River vs. Luverne

Offense ruled the day, but two key plays on defense allowed the Vikings to pull away

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Duluth 4, Gophers 3

UMD beats the clock and U in overtime

Battle for the puck.

Just as a tie looked imminent, the Bulldogs stunned the Gophers when Travis Oleksuk scored with 12 seconds to go.

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McCain says he enjoyed reading Sarah Palin book

U.S. Sen. John McCain said Saturday that he enjoyed reading running mate Sarah Palin's new memoir and downplayed any tension between their campaign aides as "no big deal."

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"Going Rogue" is going big

Pension ruling may cut taxes $10M

A judge ordered two closed pension funds for Minneapolis police and firefighters to reduce their claim on the 2010 city levy, which could reduce city taxes $10 million.