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EXTRAORDINARY JOE

Joe Mauer

With his bat and his glove, Mauer wowed Twins fans this year. That effort made him the American League's Most Valuable Player.

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Joe Christensen and La Velle E. Neal III talk about Monday's announcement that Joe Mauer is the American League's MVP.

Twins have MVP catcher, but will they keep him?

Joe Mauer

"Do you think if he finished second, the price was going to come down?" Smith said, cracking a smile. "So no, Joe said it perfectly: 'Today, let's celebrate the MVP Award, and we've got time to work on the other stuff.' "

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Patrick Reusse, columnist

Taking Mauer instead of Prior was a decision to be applauded

Many complained when the Twins took Mauer instead of Mark Prior. We were wrong.

Photo right: Mark Prior

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Wolves vs. L.A. Clippers

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Metro Player of Year: Wayzata's A.J. Tarpley

Wayzata's A.J. Tarpley

The son of a Georgia Tech QB also was inspired by his older brother Matt's work ethic. Trojans star A.J. Tarpley brought invaluable skills on both sides of the ball.

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Chicago at Vikings (3 p.m. Sunday, Ch. 9)

Favre's stats put him in MVP picture

Brett Favre

The veteran quarterback has won the award three times, but that almost seems like ancient history.

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U's Decker on Big Ten first team

Eric Decker made a big impact in the little time he had to play this season.

High School Live Chat with Michael Rand, noon Tuesday

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TAKE A TOUR OF THE NEW TCF STADIUM

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