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Two former Eden Prairie assistants on opposite sides for Super Bowl LX
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Souhan: Why you should root for the Seahawks in Super Bowl XL
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Matthew Stafford edges Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award
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Scoggins: Snapshots from Larry Fitzgerald Jr.’s journey from Holy Angels to Hall of Fame
The wide receiver took pride in his craft but was also deeply involved in charity work during his lengthy NFL career.
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Minneapolis native Fitzgerald elected to Hall of Fame on first ballot
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Vikings’ Kevin Williams falls quickly in first swing as a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame
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Vikings hire Matt Thomas to help front office manage NFL salary cap
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