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  Minneapolis, Minnesota - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Minneapolis is the largest city in Minnesota and the county seat of Hennepin County.
Minneapolis claims to be exceeding the requirements of the Kyoto Protocol, having significantly reduced emissions from stationary sources in recent decades, though automobile emissions continue to rise.
Minneapolis is one of the most heavily-biked cities in the country, with an average level of 10,000 people riding daily for commuting and recreation (there are significant seasonal variations, but many people bike year-round).
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 ESPN.com - NFL - Vikings' RB Smith had drug test avoidance kit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
MINNEAPOLIS -- The NFL was considering whether to penalize Minnesota Vikings running back Onterrio Smith after it was revealed he was caught at the Twin Cities airport with an elaborate contraption designed to beat drug tests.
An NFL spokesman said using the device during a drug test would be a violation of league drug policies, but it wasn't clear whether there were penalties for possessing one outside of a testing situation.
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said a league investigation would determine whether there should be a penalty for simply possessing a device designed to beat a drug test.
sports.espn.go.com /nfl/news/story?id=2057990   (861 words)

  
 ESPN.com - NFL - NFL, union on same side in agent dispute
MINNEAPOLIS -- The NFL and its players' union are on the same side in an appeal of an arbitrator's decision that agents can't be penalized under the collective bargaining agreement.
The NFL contends the agents are accountable to league rules and subject to fines under the collective bargaining agreement because they represent players.
The NFL also says the agents are subject to the agreement because they must be authorized to work in the league and pay dues to the players' association.
espn.go.com /nfl/news/2000/0321/438331.html   (422 words)

  
 NFL INFO   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
There are three teams in the NFL older than the league: the Arizona Cardinals, the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears.
Tampa Bay is awarded a franchise by the NFL to begin play in 1976 in the AFC West and the NFC Central from 1977 on.
Seattle is awarded a franchise by the NFL to begin play in 1976 in the NFC West and the AFC West from 1977 on.
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 USATODAY.com - Weinke rocks hometown in winning NFL debut   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Chris Weinke was exactly where he wanted to be on Sunday.
A two-sport star in high school, Weinke, 29, is not the average NFL rookie.
The Panthers' fourth-round draft pick is the oldest player since 1977 to be drafted and play in his first NFL game in the same year.
www.usatoday.com /sports/nfl/panthers/2001-09-09-weinke-debut.htm   (569 words)

  
 Boston.com / Sports / Football / NFL security probes Tice over tickets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The NFL acknowledged Wednesday that is looking into allegations that Minnesota coach Mike Tice scalped Super Bowl tickets.
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said that it is forbidden for team employees to scalp tickets.
NFL players, coaches and club personnel can buy Super Bowl tickets, but have to sign a document saying they won't re-sell them at a profit.
www.boston.com /sports/football/articles/2005/03/09/nfl_security_probes_tice_over_tickets?mode=PF   (373 words)

  
 NFL
It was originally a game between the NFL Champion and a group of all stars from the rest of the NFL.
New Orleans was awarded the next NFL franchise to begin play in 1967, and the rights to the Super Bowl were sold to CBS and NBC for $9.5 million for 4 years.
The first game between AFL an NFL teams was played on January 15, 1967 between the Green Bay Packers (who had defeated the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL championship) and the Kansas City Chiefs (who had defeated the Buffalo Bills in the AFL).
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 Minnesota Viking Tickets: Vikings Ticket - Hotshottickets.com
Minneapolis takes its name from the Dakota word for water ('minne') and the Greek word for city ('polis'), and is sometimes called the 'City of Lakes.
Minneapolis, Minnesota is in the southeast part of the state, adjoining the second-largest city and state capital, St. Paul.
NFL HISTORY: The National Football League (NFL) is the largest and most popular professional American football league in the world, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities.
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 ESPN.com: NFL - Report: NFL admits refs missed calls in Vikes' game
MINNEAPOLIS -- The NFL acknowledged Wednesday its officiating crew made at least nine mistakes during Sunday's Green Bay-Minnesota game, including a pass interference call that negated a Vikings' interception on the Packers' game-winning drive.
NFL teams routinely fill out such forms on the day after games, seeking clarification or explanations for calls, and it is not unusual for mistakes to be acknowledged affecting both teams.
Coleman made the "tuck" call in last season's playoff game between the Oakland Raiders and the New England Patriots, and he made a ruling that cost the Pittsburgh Steelers a chance at victory against the Titans on Sept. 24, 2000.
espn.go.com /nfl/news/2002/1211/1475659.html   (543 words)

  
 Articles Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The NFL Finance Committee, composed of 10 owners, is scheduled to meet at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Washington, D.C., this morning to evaluate the sale of the Vikings by Red McCombs to Wilf, a New Jersey real estate developer.
The NFL team that is the subject of local scrutiny boasts an ever-shifting front office and coaching staff, internal dissension, recalcitrant and allegedly criminal players and a lousy pass defense.
With the NFL draft a little more than three weeks away, the Vikings are not favoring any particular position with their No. 7 overall pick, coach Mike Tice said Wednesday."We're wide open.
www.cheatsheets.net /news/vikings.shtml   (12441 words)

  
 Minneapolis Real Estate Agents, Minneapolis Homes For Sale, REALTORS and Minneapolis
Minneapolis is located in Minnesota and is the largest city in the state.
Minneapolis is positioned in the southeast portion of the state and sits along the Mississippi River.
Minneapolis is home to many cultural amenities and attractions such as the Stone Arch Bridge, The State Theatre, and The Guthrie Theatre which is the most famous theatre in the city.
www.homegain.com /local_real_estate/MN/minneapolis.html   (692 words)

  
 NFL.com - NFL News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
By a vote of 32-0, NFL owners approved the transfer of the franchise during their annual May meeting.
He had no specifics on the location of a new venue, other than to say he and the rest of his ownership group are "exploring different options in the Minneapolis area." There is a possibility that the Vikings, who play in the Metrodome, would move to an open-air venue.
NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.
www.nfl.com /news/story/8503281   (529 words)

  
 IN-FORUM
MINNEAPOLIS - The NFL was considering whether to penalize Minnesota Vikings running back Onterrio Smith after it was revealed he was caught at the Twin Cities airport with an elaborate contraption designed to beat drug tests.
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said a league investigation would determine whether there should be a penalty for possessing a device designed to beat a drug test.
David Cornwell, an attorney representing Smith, declined to answer questions, instead issuing a statement that said the kit was given to Smith and the player put it in his bag and forgot about it.
www.in-forum.com /articles/printer.cfm?id=91479   (637 words)

  
 Kansas City Chiefs - Kansas City Chiefs History
Lamar Hunt’s efforts to acquire an expansion NFL franchise for his hometown of Dallas were rebuked by the league.
After another attempt at landing an NFL expansion franchise for Dallas was spurned, NFL officials suggested that Hunt contact the Wolfner family, owners of the Chicago Cardinals franchise.
Winter announced that he was withdrawing from the league to accept an NFL franchise for Minneapolis.
kcchiefs.com /history   (719 words)

  
 NFL-Vikings-Sale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota Vikings owner Red McCombs said Monday he's confident his team will soon be sold to the investor group now headed by New Jersey real estate developer Zygmunt Wilf.
The deal has been in the works for nearly a year, and the purchase agreement was announced three months ago.
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello, through his secretary, said there was no timetable for an official announcement regarding the Vikings ownership structure.
www.recorder.ca /cp/football/050509/f050957A.html   (435 words)

  
 Select Comfort --> Article Display
Minneapolis, Minn., August 28, 2000 - Select Comfort Corporation (NASDAQ: SCSS), the Minneapolis-based sleep solutions company, announced today its partnership with the NFL by signing a two-year sponsorship agreement with NFL Properties, the marketing and licensing arm of the NFL.
The company worked with NFL teams throughout the 1999-2000 season, providing beds to players during training camp to help improve their quality of sleep as a critical step in enhancing their overall performance.
NFL Properties and NFL are registered trademarks of the National Football League.
www.selectcomfort.com /articles/articledisplay.cfm?siteLocation=006~004-211-1-17   (437 words)

  
 NBA History: George Mikan: The First Icon
Mikan was the first dominant big man. As a college center discovered and developed by Meyer, Mikan led the Blue Demons to the 1945 to the 1945 National Invitation Tournament title, the only college title that mattered at the time.
As a member of the Minneapolis Lakers, he was the anchor of a basketball dynasty.
At 6-10, with broad shoulders and shar elbows, the bespectacled Mikan was so dominant that the foul lane was widened from six to 12 feet to move him away from the basket and the 24-second shot clock implemented so teams would not try to win 19-18.
www.nba.com /history/players/mikan_icon_050602.html   (1141 words)

  
 Team News - SuperBowl.com - Official website of Super Bowl XL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
MINNEAPOLIS (Sept. 25, 2002) -- Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss spent the night of Sept. 24 in jail facing a possible felony charge after being arrested for allegedly pushing a traffic agent a half-block with his car.
The 27-year-old agent stepped in front of Moss' car to stop him from making an illegal turn in downtown Minneapolis, and Moss used his car to slowly push the officer along the street, stopping when she fell to the ground, police spokeswoman Cyndi Barrington said.
He set an NFL record with 5,396 yards receiving in his first four seasons as a pro and is the only wide receiver with more than 1,000 yards receiving in each of his first four seasons.
www.superbowl.com /teams/story/MIN/5746732   (555 words)

  
 Minnesota Vikings: October 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Vikings defense tackle Kevin Williams was placed on a year`s probation and fined $1,000 after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct in a domestic dispute.
MINNEAPOLIS - NFL officials have advised Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf to form his own team security department, ESPN reported Sunday, something the club once had but was disbanded by former owner Red McCombs.
MINNEAPOLIS - Detectives were investigating accounts Thursday that photographs were taken of sex acts that occurred during parties staged by Minnesota Vikings football players on two charter boats in Lake Minnetonka.
minnesota-vikings-update.blogspot.com /2005_10_01_minnesota-vikings-update_archive.html   (3240 words)

  
 Pro Sports Daily: Minnesota Vikings Rumors
Minneapolis Star Tribune (registration required): "If one were loading a plane with NFL coaches, and only hot seats were available, Vikings coach Mike Tice would be in Row 1, Seat A. Packers coach Mike Sherman would fall in close behind."
Minneapolis Star Tribune (registration required): "Raving might be a little strong, but there is no question NFL teams are taking notice of Williams, who will be an unrestricted free agent after the season.
Minneapolis Star Tribune (scroll down) (registration required): "There were rumors that the Vikings had trade talks with Arizona about a trade for Bennett, which the Vikings denied.
www.prosportsdaily.com /nfl/vikings/rumors.html   (858 words)

  
 Minneapolis News
MINNEAPOLIS Carlson Hotels Worldwide today announced that the company has added 13 new locations under four of its brands globally in October.
Minneapolis Health officials are warning Minnesota doctors about mumps.
The "Pink Dress" is presented by in the Heart of The Beast Puppet and Mask Theater in Minneapolis.
www.topix.net /city/minneapolis-mn   (1104 words)

  
 Minneapolis Ticket Brokers - Minneapolis Tickets, Venue Information, Event Schedules
Whether you live in Minneapolis or are visiting as a tourist, contact Coast to Coast Tickets any time to find tickets, schedules, and information for all entertainment events.
If you would like to attend a concert in Minneapolis to experience the live music scene, Coast to Coast Tickets is your source.
Coast to Coast Tickets is your ticket broker for all theatre events in the Minneapolis area.
www.coasttocoasttickets.com /cities/minneapolis_mn.shtml   (390 words)

  
 Pro Sports Daily: Daunte Culpepper News
Minneapolis Star Tribune (registration required): "Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper underwent surgery Tuesday to repair three torn ligaments in his right knee, and the team remains hopeful he will be ready for its 2006 training camp.
Minneapolis Star Tribune (registration required): "In a season where little has gone right, the Vikings are braced to receive some of the worst news yet this morning.
Minneapolis Star Tribune (registration required): "In what appeared to be the first step in addressing a larger issue, the Vikings agreed Sunday to give quarterback Daunte Culpepper a raise for 2005.
www.prosportsdaily.com /players/daunte-culpepper.html   (2631 words)

  
 Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) : The NFL and a divorce: It's rich man, poor man; Tom Clancy's dilemma: He must show the ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) : The NFL and a divorce: It's rich man, poor man; Tom Clancy's dilemma: He must show the NFL he can afford to buy the Vikings as he heads for divorce court, where he could be thrown for a loss.(NEWS) @ HighBeam Research
The NFL and a divorce: It's rich man, poor man; Tom Clancy's dilemma: He must show the NFL he can afford to buy the Vikings as he heads for divorce court, where he could be thrown for a loss.(NEWS)
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 NFL Notebook: Tice in scalping probe
MINNEAPOLIS -- The NFL acknowledged yesterday it is looking into allegations that Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Tice scalped Super Bowl tickets.
JAMES ON BLOCK: Two-time NFL rushing champion Edgerrin James might now be available -- at a bargain rate -- with the Indianapolis Colts running out of bonus money and unable to sign him to a long-term contract.
James has carried the ball a franchise-record 1,828 times, more than all but four of the NFL's top 10 rushers had in their first six years.
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 Welcome to FOX 9 - Sports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Tice met Tuesday with NFL security officials looking into possible scalping of Super Bowl tickets, according to published reports.
The Star Tribune of Minneapolis reported on its Web site late Tuesday night that Vikings running backs coach Dean Dalton has also met with investigators about scalping tickets.
Greg Aiello, an NFL spokesman, declined to confirm to SI.com whether the league was investigating ticket scalping within the Vikings organization.
www.kmsp.com /sports/story.asp?1642527   (338 words)

  
 Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN): NFL's Man of the Year plans to keep on giving; Even if he retires in a year or two, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
NFL's Man of the Year plans to keep on giving; Even if he retires in a year or two, Cris Carter's community work will continue.(SPORTS)
They will gather Friday night to honor Cris Carter, from NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue to owner Red McCombs to nearly all of the Vikings coaches and players.
Named the NFL's Man of the Year for his charitable endeavors in the Twin Cities and beyond, the wide receiver might be entering the final season of a 14-year Hall of Fame career.
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:62456231&refid=ip_almanac_hf   (261 words)

  
 AugustaSports.Com: The Augusta Chronicle's Pro Football Headlines for: 03/24/00
MINNEAPOLIS -- The NFL and its players union together asked a judge Thursday to allow them to sanction or fine agents if they violate the collective bargaining agreement when negotiating contracts.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The mother of Rae Carruth's slain girlfriend insists she is entitled to the former NFL player's home and three cars.
BALTIMORE -- NFL star Ray Lewis, charged with murder in a brawl after the Super Bowl, will not have to face assault charges stemming from a bar fight in Baltimore last year.
augustasports.com /pro/032400.html   (133 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - NFL suspends Smith for 2005 season   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Troubled Minnesota Vikings running back Onterrio Smith has been suspended by the NFL for the entire 2005 season for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
He wasn't charged, and the NFL has said possession of the device alone isn't enough to violate league drug policies.
The NFL's statement did not give a specific reason for Smith's suspension.
www.usatoday.com /sports/football/nfl/vikings/2005-06-07-smith-suspension_x.htm?csp=36   (593 words)

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