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Thursday, November 26, 2009

Patrick Reusse, columnist

Voters saw flight risk, so comeuppance was expedited

Complaints about the squawking began early, making it an easy call for voters to bestow the trophy rather than more taxpayer bucks.

Photo right: Turkey of the Year

The 9-1 Vikings take on the Chicago Bears Sunday when Brett Favre ties the record for most consecutive games played.

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For Leber, nickel and time make a difference

Ben Leber celebrates a sack.

Ben Leber celebrates a sack.

The Vikings are trying to keep the linebacker on the field, even when they change schemes.

Blog: Gold in the Barn

Gophers vs. Butler

There's a lot at stake in the Thanksgiving Minnesota v. Butler matchup.

2009 Prep Bowl is on!

Eden Prairie

Eden Prairie

The Class 5A title game pits two of Minnesota's stellar football programs: Eden Prairie and Cretin-Derham Hall

Wild vs. Colorado, 1 p.m. Friday (FSN)

Wild: That's not a résumé, it's a litany

Dave Barr

Dave Barr

Wherever he is, Wild assistant Dave Barr likely coached there, played there or ran there.

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Touchdown

Touchdown

The Detroit Lions used to take a lot of pride in playing on Thanksgiving.

Prep football: Cretin-Derham Hall

QB Alt is back at his peak after injury interruption

After missing the final three games of the regular season, the Raiders' leader is back to full strength.

Photo right: Mark ALt

Gophers vs. No. 12 Butler (7:30 p.m., ESPN2)

Gophers have chance for image-building

Lawrence Westbrook (right)

Lawrence Westbrook (right)

Many eyes will be on the 76 Classic tournament in Anaheim, Calif., where the U can sway the NCAA selection committee by beating a ranked team or two.

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