StarTribune.com Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota Saturday November 21, 2009

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

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.

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1st Senate vote looms on health legislation

A crucial first Senate vote on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul in a rare Saturday night session looms as a test of Democratic unity and the president's prestige.

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Duluth 4, Gophers 3

UMD beats the clock and U in overtime

Battle for the puck.

Battle for the puck.

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

McCain says he enjoyed 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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