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The Vikings will be in Dublin to play the Steelers in Week 4 and in London to face the Browns in Week 5. Check here for updates on the rest of their games next season.

Can girls flag football help get Minneapolis Public Schools out of Title IX trouble?
With all seven Minneapolis public high schools adding flag teams, opportunities bring joy and boost below-standard participation rates for girls in sports.

Stalwart Frost defender Stecklein suddenly turns into goal-scoring machine
Stecklein and the Frost, who are one win away from returning to the Walter Cup Finals, will host Toronto Wednesday night at the Xcel Energy Center in the PWHL semifinals.
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Podcast: Can the Timberwolves, Frost advance during 'Closeout Wednesday'?
Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves' opportunity Wednesday to knock out Golden State in five games. Jerry Zgoda from the Star Tribune joins Rand to help break down the other closeout game. The Frost have a 2-1 lead on Toronto.
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Former Twins All-Star third baseman Rich Rollins dies at age 87
Rollins was a 10-year major league veteran and played on the Twins' 1965 World Series team.