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Mauer named American League MVP

As expected, Joe Mauer was named the Most Valuable Player in the American League this afternoon. He received first-place votes from all but one voter.

Photo right: Joe Mauer

MARLIN LEVISON * mlevison@startribune.com Assign. #20009567K -  November 18, 2009]  GENERAL INFORMATION: Wild hockey vs. Phoenix.  IN THIS PHOTO: Wild's Brent Burns had his shot-on-goal blocked by Phoenix goalie Ilya Bryzgalov with 39 seconds left in the game,  A goal would have tied the game at 3.

Wild's Brent Burns has a concussion

The Wild thinks it happened in the Phoenix game when he collided with a teammate at the blue line. More Wild news.

Adam Lambert, center, performs during the closing act of the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.

ABC gets complaints about Adam Lambert

ABC says more than 1,500 people have called about Adam Lambert's sexually charged performance at the American Music Awards. The network characterized the response as "moderate."

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Tom Petters: Criminal mastermind or victim?

That was the choice attorneys placed before the jury today during closing arguments in Petters' fraud trial.

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More Vikings stadium sizzle -- or not?

In the midst of increased speculation involving a new Vikings stadium, two state legislative committees are touring the Metrodome today.

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What a turkey: Mariel Hemingway a no-show again

Brother Ali, The Hold Steady & Josh Hartnett made the Butterball, but not Mariel... hmmm...

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