Minnesota sports have some one-of-a-kind traditions that need some explaining, even to those who know of them. This week's series looks at where they came from.
Here are the stories that are coming this week on startribune.com and in the print edition of the Star Tribune.
Part 2: Gophers' Blanket Lady.
Part 3: Wild's goal song, "Crowd Chant."
Part 4: Twins' Minnie & Paul logo.
Part 5: Lynx's postgame "Apache" song.
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Prep Athletes of the Week: Monticello's Adalynn Biegler sets state records at Class 1A swim meet
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Vikings' Oliver has sprained ankle; O'Connell 'happy' with new right guard
Tight end Josh Oliver's status for Sunday's game against the Bears is uncertain after he sprained his left ankle in Tennessee. Meanwhile, head coach Kevin O'Connell said he was 'very happy' with Dalton Risner's performance in his season debut.
