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April 18, 2019 at 5:21AM

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KNOW THIS The Vikings' home games vs. NFC North foes are Week 14 (Detroit), Week 16 (Green Bay) and Week 17 (Chicago). It doesn't get much better than that for drama.

WATCH THIS The Twins are leaving town right before the first truly glorious weekend of spring. But first: a matinée with Toronto in OK weather (12:10 p.m., FSN).

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