Tuesday's Page 2 tipsheet

January 11, 2016 — 11:16pm

TIPSHEET

KNOW THIS

The Twins had the Yankees. The Wild has the Blackhawks. And now the Vikings might have the Seahawks as the team they need to eventually dethrone if they are going to make it to the Super Bowl in the future.

WATCH THIS

When it comes to watching struggling local men's basketball teams on TV tonight, you have options. Thunder at Wolves starts at 7 p.m. (FSN), while the Gophers at Nebraska tips off an hour later on BTN.

RANDOM FANDOM

"I think next year is Minnesota's year. I thought they were good enough to upset a team early, but I always felt like next season was the one where MN really dominates. If healthy this is the most talented squad in the NFL."

Shamrocks15 commenting on startribune.com.

Weigh in on what you're thinking about to mrand@startribune.com

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"Today was the 1st time MIN's football, basketball, & hockey teams all lost AT HOME on the same day since:

Dec. 21, 1991."

@KeithLeventhal

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Tuesday's Page 2 tipsheet

TIPSHEET

KNOW THIS

WATCH THIS

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