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A touch of home on Thanksgiving

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Music

The holiday gigs wrap

Television

Preparing for liftoff at Disney

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

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

For Leber, nickel and time make a difference

Ben Leber celebrates a sack.

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

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Blog: Gold in the Barn

Gophers vs. Butler

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

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Gophers have chance for image-building

Rodgers has 3 TDs in Packers' 34-12 win vs. Lions

Touchdown

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

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

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

Dave Barr

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

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Prep football: Eden Prairie

Eagles dare opponents to score, and they rarely do

If Cretin-Derham Hall is to beat Eden Prairie Friday night, one look at the season statistics offers a clue: Score early.

Photo right: Eden Prairie defense.

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)

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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Sometimes you can't decide whether to laugh along or punch sports reporter Michael Rand in the mouth -- but that's the point.

TAKE A TOUR OF THE NEW TCF STADIUM

Check out our interactive graphic that allows you to tour the U of M's new football stadium, which opens September 12.

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