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10.18.11 THE GAME PLAN

October 18, 2011 at 3:13AM

10.18.11 THE GAME PLANTHE BUZZ Gov. Mark Dayton wants a Vikings stadium special session ending Nov. 23. Having the stadium issue resolved? That would be a reason to give thanks.

REMOTE PATROL It was starting to feel like a rare October televised sports abyss until we remembered the Penguins vs. Wild showdown (6:30 p.m., Vs.).

Click pick Broncos executive John Elway announced the team had traded Pro Bowl WR Brandon Lloyd via Twitter. "We ... wish him the best with the Rams," he wrote.

STAR GAZING Jon Lester admitted Red Sox pitchers drank beer during games this season. He said it was a "bad habit" but denied it contributed to the team's downfall.

FAST FACT The Twins bought 500 tickets for fans, while the Wild and Vikings bought 250 each, to the NSC Stars championship soccer game Saturday in Blaine.

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