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KNOW THIS Drew Magary's annual Deadspin series on NFL teams is always worth your time. His entry on the Vikings — Drew's favorite team, and probably yours, too — is particularly essential.
WATCH THIS Rangers lefty Mike Minor will be a major test for the Twins offense in Texas on Friday (7 p.m., FSN).
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