Hawkeyes Hit the Road Nov 19, 2009
Husz bounced back Friday with a team-leading 10 kills in Iowa's three-set loss to Minnesota ... Husz has started six of Iowa's last seven contests and totaled a team leading 22 kills in the Hawkeyes' three contests against nationally ranked Illinois, Penn State and Minnesota ... Stevens backed up her effort against Wisconsin with a career-high 11 digs vs. Minnesota, Nov. 13. (Hawkeyesports.com)
NCAA Championships Await Sun Devil Cross Country Nov 19, 2009
IN THE MEET - MEN Here is the list of teams that will compete this weekend in the men's 10,000m championship race: automatic qualifiers Alabama, Arkansas, BYU, Colorado, Florida State, Georgetown, Iona, Michigan State, NC State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Portland, Stanford, Syracuse, Texas, Villanova, William & Mary and Wisconsin and at-large selections Arizona State, Auburn, Duke, Iowa State, Louisville, Minnesota, New Mexico, Northern Arizona, Ohio State, Oregon, Providence, Virginia and... (Thesundevils.com)
#5/6 Irish Open Road Slate Thursday At #21 Michigan State Nov 19, 2009
The Irish defeated both Michigan State (78-72) and Purdue (62-51), while falling at Michigan (63-59 OT) and at home to Minnesota (79-71) in the first round of the NCAA Championship ... Five of the losses in that span came at the hands of Big Ten Conference opponents (four by 12 points or less) -- Wisconsin in 1996 (81-69), Purdue in 2003 (71-54), Michigan State in 2004 (82-73 OT), Indiana in 2006 (54-51) and Minnesota in 2009 (79-71) -- with the other two defeats coming to Tennessee in 2005... (Und.com)
Hawkeyes Host Kansas For Bucknight Nov 19, 2009
She was a finalist for 2009 Miss Minnesota Basketball award and was the 2009 St. Paul City Conference Player of the Year ... LAND OF 10,000 HAWKEYES The 2009-10 edition of the Iowa Women's Basketball team has four players from the state of Minnesota. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Is the NSA spying on U.S. Internet traffic? Nov 19, 2009
" While Rice has tried to reframe her statement, it uses the same logic used by John Yoo and David Addington to justify the program, the shocking claim that international and domestic laws cannot bind the president in times of war. Bush's close allies still insist if he authorized it, it couldn't be torture. Related Stories From Abu Ghraib to Abu Zubaydah, everything you need to know about torture during the Bush administration's war on terror. By Mark BenjaminWednesday, Dec 31, 1969 16:00 An... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Stronger Graduated Driver's Licensing Program Would Save Lives, Prevent Injuries Nov 18, 2009
A team of researchers from the Medical College of Wisconsin's Injury Research Center in Milwaukee and the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin studied GDL policies and five years of vehicle crash data from six states -- Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin -- and found that more than 300 deaths could have been prevented if each of these states had included evidence-based modifications to their GDL programs. In addition, nearly 21,400 injuries could have been avoided if they had... (Science Daily)
Swimming and Diving Teams Break Top 20 Rankings in CSCAA National Poll Nov 18, 2009
The Cardinal men are No. 17, ranking ahead of regional rivals Indiana and Kentucky. For the first time in school history, the University of Louisville women's swimming and diving team is ranked in the Top 20 in the College Swim Coaches Association of America Poll. (Uoflsports.com)
Minnesota, Minnesota Duluth Return Home as Top Two Teams in WCHA Standings; Gophers to Host BSU; Bulldogs to Celebrate 10 Years of Women's Hockey vs MSU Nov 18, 2009
Defending regular season conference champion Minnesota and Minnesota Duluth, comfortably in the top two spots in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association race after respective four-point series last weekend, return home to face in-state foes in the final games before Thanksgiving break. No. 2 ranked Minnesota, which beat host Minnesota State, Mankato 4-1 last Friday and then took a shootout victory after a 1-1 overtime tie in the series final last Saturday, will host league rival Bemidji State... (Wcha.com)
Upon Further Review Nov 18, 2009
While the Bengals three remaining games consist of road trips to Minnesota, San Diego, and the , the Steelers travel to Baltimore and Miami, and face the Ravens in a home tilt at the friendly (until yesterday) environs of Heinz Field. Note once more that for the third season in the past five the Steelers returned home to face the Bengals following a Monday Nighter on the road. (SteelCitySports.com)
Cal Travels to Stanford for 112th Big Game Saturday Nov 17, 2009
Best set a single-game school record with five rushing TDs, to go along with 131 yards on the ground on a career-high 26 carries at Minnesota on Sept. 19 ... He also had a pair of interceptions at Minnesota and co-leads the team with two picks ... The Bears started the season with a three-game winning streak, beginning with home victories over Maryland and Eastern Washington before a road win at Minnesota. (Calbears.com)
Nothing But Net Nov 17, 2009
Having made official visits to Ohio State and Notre Dame, Henderson has upcoming visits to Florida, Oklahoma and USC. He, like Barnes, is also deferring to a hometown school in saying that Minnesota is in the mix. That both players share one school among their finalists -- Oklahoma -- seems coincidental. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Seahawks RB Jones has bruised lung, unlikely to play Sunday Nov 17, 2009
(Sports Network) - Seattle Seahawks running back Julius Jones will likely miss Sunday's game at Minnesota due to a bruised lung. The team first diagnosed Jones with a fractured rib after he was injured during the first quarter of a 31-20 loss to the Arizona Cardinals Sunday. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Book Reviews: Three disappointments Nov 17, 2009
It is a psychological thriller set in both post-Katrina New Orleans and, earlier, in Minnesota. The storyline itself is good, and the reader suspects early-on the true identity of the perpetrator, but not featuring Pigeon and a park is a disappointment. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Triad football learns lessons from St. PaulWhat not to do: Underestimating foe resulted in 70-28 Triad loss Nov 17, 2009
No one more frustrated than this Minnesota Twins fan at the blown call that took a double away from Joe Mauer and, arguably, altered in a potentially dramatic way, the first round of the American League baseball playoffs. . (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Seahawks RB Jones likely out with bruised lung Nov 17, 2009
Seahawks running back Julius Jones is likely to miss at least Sunday s game at Minnesota because of a bruised lung. Coach Jim Mora said Monday that what was thought to be a cracked rib sustained in the first quarter of Seattle s loss at Arizona on Sunday is a bruised lung and potentially, possibly a cracked rib. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Month after upset, Ohio State completes run for Rose Nov 16, 2009
" The Buckeyes righted the ship with one-sided home wins against Minnesota and New Mexico State, then went to and stymied the Nittany Lions 24-7 for a critical victory a week before Iowa came calling. Then after grabbing a 24-10 lead early in the fourth quarter Saturday, only to see Iowa rally to tie, Ohio State's defense kept the Hawkeyes off the scoreboard in OT. Kicker , 26, a former pro soccer player who had been a backup until Aaron Pettrey was injured against New Mexico State, won the game... (USA Today -- Sports)
XC Women Receive Bid to NCAA Championships Nov 16, 2009
The women are one of 13 teams to receive at-large bids, and will be joined by six other Big Ten schools - Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio State and Penn State ... For the Big Ten Conference on the men's side, Minnesota, Ohio State and Wisconsin will be joining the Spartans. (Msuspartans.com)
Bengals' rising, Broncos' falling; more Snaps Nov 16, 2009
The Bengals will be 10-2 and about to wrap up a playoff berth by the time they travel in Weeks 14-15 to Minnesota and San Diego -- their only remaining games against winning teams. Cincy suddenly looks like 12-4 or 13-3 material to me, and a first-round bye is definitely in play. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ice addict aims for poles, Everest in one year Nov 15, 2009
The Wisconsin native who now lives in Minnesota on Friday arrived at Patriot Hills, an ice field on the Antarctic Peninsula ... After college, I had a random assortment of outdoor jobs from a back country ranger in Alaska to guiding white water canoe trips in Colorado to dog sledding in northern Minnesota. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Grizzlies end 7-game skid, Wolves stretches to 10 Nov 15, 2009
(AP) -The Memphis Grizzlies doubled their win total for the season and extended the Minnesota Timberwolves' misery ... Minnesota lost its 10th straight ... "We lost seven in a row in every kind of way. (Minnesota) was a team that was struggling like us, which meant that there was an opportunity for one of us to come away with a win.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Blazers lose Outlaw to stress fracture in foot Nov 15, 2009
Rudy Gay and O.J. Mayo each scored 19 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 97-87 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum. LeBron James scored eight of his 21 points in the final minute, as Cleveland pulled out a gritty 107-103 win over Utah. (News & Observer -- Sports)
A horse's ability to work with rider starts with right type, use of tack (2) Nov 15, 2009
Minnesota Farm Guide: Leading Farm Newspaper ... a blog by Andrea Johnson Minnesota ag business directory ... By SUE ROESLER, Minnesota Farm GuideWednesday, March 11, 2009 1:44 PM CDT. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Bizzarri Wins, Leads Illini to Automatic Bid to NCAA... Nov 15, 2009
The Illini had a team total of 86 points and were 26 points behind champion Minnesota. The runner-up finish for the Orange and Blue marks the third time in three years that the Illini have taken home second place at this meet, as well as the third time in as many years that the Illini have been defeated by Big Ten rival Minnesota. (Fightingillini.com)
Nowitzki, Mavs beat T'Wolves for 13th straight time Nov 14, 2009
(Sports Network) - Dirk Nowitzki had 20 points and 11 rebounds, as the Dallas Mavericks continued their dominance over the Minnesota Timberwolves with an 89-77 victory at Target Center. Dallas has won 13 consecutive games against Minnesota, which matches San Antonio's streak against New Jersey as the longest active streak by one NBA team over an opponent ... Ryan Gomes tallied 10 points and nine rebounds for Minnesota, which has lost nine straight games after a season-opening win over New Jersey... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Welcome To The Family Nov 14, 2009
He selected Missouri over California, Stanford, Minnesota and Virginia. "Rick is excited," Wayne Kreklow said. (Mutigers.com)
Swimming Heads to Minnesota Grand Prix Nov 13, 2009
This Week: The Washington State University swim team will travel to Minneapolis for a three-day invite hosted by the University of Minnesota ... Head Coach on the Minnesota Grand Prix: "Our goal is to get as many swimers into the finals sessions as we can. This type of format (prelims and finals) is what we need to practice. We have to get up and race strong in the morning to try and qualify in the fastest heat possible just like at Pac-10's and NCAA's later this season. We've been working hard... (Pac-10.org)
Once upon a time, Rose was only Big Ten bowl Nov 13, 2009
From the first conditioning session on a bleak winter morning until the big rivalry games of November, the one and only dream of the sons of farmers and factory workers from Minnesota and Wisconsin and Ohio and Michigan was the palm trees, sunshine and the spotlight in Pasadena, Calif ... The Spartans lost at Notre Dame, Wisconsin and Minnesota despite scoring at least 30 points in each game ... Minnesota hosts FCS foe South Dakota State, hoping to avoid the fate of the 2007 team that lost to... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
DonBanksInside The NFL Giants and Cowboys prove NFL seasons can change in a hurry. Nov 13, 2009
"The [red] zone decisions are my responsibility. They are nobody else's. No one else made a mistake. The quarterback did not make a mistake. The decision was mine.'' Maybe, and it's a big maybe, the Giants' swoon wouldn't be quite so painful were it not for the corresponding rise of the Cowboys in the NFC East. While New York hasn't won in a month, Dallas hasn't lost in a month, going from 2-2 to 6-2 and in sole possession of first place in the division. The teams' Week 2 matchup in Dallas, won... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Class of Six Chosen For MU Athletics ... Nov 13, 2009
One of the most dominant teams in Mizzou athletics in any sport, finished the year as national runners-up, falling in the national title game to Minnesota ; Finished the year with a 27-5-1 overall record, including a perfect 19-0 record to claim Mizzou s 4th-straight Big Eight Title ; Led the nation in pitching, with a team earned run average of a miniscule 0 ... In two games against Minnesota in the College World Series, Minnesota scored a total of two earned runs (MU won the first meeting,... (Mutigers.com)
Lucic tries to put his finger on return date Nov 13, 2009
So while Lucic will most likely travel with the team to Atlanta and Buffalo next week, a more feasible game date might be against St. Louis or Minnesota in a pre-Thanksgiving road swing. It s a step in the right direction, Julien said of yesterday s morning skate. (Boston Globe)
MAIN STORY Cross Country Heads to Springfield for Midwest Regionals Nov 13, 2009
On the men s side two nationally ranked teams in 2nd ranked Oklahoma State and 18th ranked Oklahoma State are considered the favorites with Minnesota looking to challenge for a top-two finish. The women s side features 13th ranked Illinois, 17th ranked Minnesota and 18th ranked Iowa State. (Gosoutheast.com)
A snapshot of high school and professional sports in the Land of 10,000 sports dreams Nov 13, 2009
After getting two girls to the medal stand at the state tournament last year (Brogan Lee and Alex Thomsen), the Wildcats hope to bring an even bigger contingent with them when they travel south to the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center ... The accomplishments of the team this year were great after enduring a two-win season just two years ago, and they can look forward to taking another step forward next year, but it's the end of the Grand Era in North Branch as Brian graduates as Minnesota's... (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Pirates face Phillies six times in spring schedule Nov 12, 2009
Hardy went to the Minnesota Twins Nov. 6 in a trade that sent outfielder Carlos Gomez to the Brewers. Outspoken Delwyn Young opted to stay mum on the team's abandoning him at second base in favor of newly acquired Akinori Iwamura: "It is what it is. I'm going to leave it at that. I'm taking the high route.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Pawlenty is first to travel to New Hampshire Nov 12, 2009
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) will become the first major potential 2012 presidential candidate to visit New Hampshire next month. Pawlenty will appear in Concord, N.H., at a fundraiser for the Republican Senate Majority Committee PAC, which benefits state Senate incumbents and candidates. (TheHill.com)
Best Buy gets into health and fitness Nov 12, 2009
The consumer electronics retail giant from the Minneapolis are is testing out the concept by rolling out products in 40 stores outside of Minnesota. Select Best Buy stores in eight states Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Mexico and Texas will offer equipment relating to running, walking, swimming and other activities, including pedometers, special MP3 players, yoga mats, scales and blood pressure monitors. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Football: Iowa's Stanzi has surgery, doubtful for next two weeks Nov 12, 2009
Probably not next week in the regular-season finale against Minnesota either ... Actually, Ferentz didn t entirely rule out the possibility of Stanzi playing against Minnesota. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Board hears consultant options Nov 11, 2009
Klein said the advantage the firm has over others is they've worked with several districts in Minnesota doing studies for staffing and management and consulting on administrative hires ... "We've done more searches in Minnesota than all other search firms combined," Schneiderhan said. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
'Escaped' proteins add to hearing loss in elderly, UF researchers find Nov 11, 2009
D., associate dean for research a University of Minnesota College of Biological Sciences and former director of the biology of aging program at the National Institute on Aging, who was not involved in the study. "The work shows that rather than caloric restriction just having an overall effect on metabolism of nutrients, bak modulation can have segmental effects on particular physical systems that have age-related problems in humans.". (EurekAlert!)
TruTV Tabs Ventura for Conspiracy Theory Series Nov 11, 2009
TruTV Monday said former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura will star in a new series that examines the mysteries and conjecture surrounding modern-day conspiracy theories. Production of a pilot featuring Ventura begins in October and is being developed for TruTV by A. Smith & Co. Productions. (Multichannel News)
AFC East: Are Patriots back? We'll find out Nov 11, 2009
VIKINGS: The Minnesota Vikings had a terrific Week 9 ... With losses by the Bears, Lions, and Packers, Minnesota picked up a half-game on each, drawing closer to a second consecutive NFC North title that would seem to be wrapped up for them with a pretty bow at this stage ... Should they beat the Lions and Seahawks in their next two, it is conceivable that Minnesota could wrap up the division officially on Nov. 29, when Chicago comes calling. (ABC 7 News, DC)
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"Before we get talking about football there are a few things I'd like to say. No. 1, one of our Wildcats, a 1991 graduate, Eric Wenzel, a former offensive lineman here is really battling right now up in Minnesota, battling cancer and I want to express our prayers and our thoughts to his wife Karen, his children Emma, Jake, Dustin and Amanda. We're doing great things in this football program and one of the things I'm most proud of is our reconnection with a lot of our Wildcats throughout the... (Northwestern Sports -- Rivals.com)
John's celebrates 40 years of wheeling forward Nov 10, 2009
Pederson grew up in western Minnesota and served as an auto mechanic for the Air Force before he returned and began working for an auto parts store ... After looking all over Minnesota and Wisconsin, he finally stumbled on a store in Chippewa Falls in 1968 and decided he would buy it. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
A life's journey, legacy Nov 10, 2009
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Iowa Postseason Picture Becoming More Clear Nov 10, 2009
Defeating a lowly Minnesota team in the final week probably wouldnt be enough to push them back in the first 14 ... Its tough to imagine Iowa falling below the Champs even it were to lose against Ohio State and Minnesota. (HawkeyeNation.com)
HOTEL CHECK-IN: The latest from the hotel industry Nov 10, 2009
for the arrival of Minnesota Vikings to try to catch a glimpse of quarterback - but this wasn't your usual VIP red-carpet arrival. Tags. (USA Today -- Tech)
What small-town America thinks of Sarah Palin Nov 10, 2009
From Minnesota to Mount Rushmore, the coffee shops and bars are buzzing with talk of whether the moose-hunting mom is fit to be vice president. By You can find Salon's complete coverage of Sarah Palin. (Salon)
`Jacks Hold Off Rangers Nov 10, 2009
to take on Minnesota. The game is set for a 7 p.m. tip. (Sfajacks.com)
HINGHAM OPINION: Suggestions for revenue, reduce costs Nov 9, 2009
The State of Minnesota ranks first in student achievement but is listed as 27th in per pupil spending. Iowa s students rank second in achievement and that sate is listed as 13th in per pupil cost. (Hingham Journal, MA)
NorthwestFootball.net Power Rankings: Week 8 Nov 9, 2009
com: NorthwestFootball. net Power Rankings: Week 8. (JagsInsider.com)
Stars planning special night for Brett Hull Nov 8, 2009
The Stars had plenty of Minnesota ties in Saturday's game with the Wild. The Stars moved from Minnesota in 1993, and Modano played in the Twin Cities for parts of five seasons. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Winter's late, and so is the ice Nov 8, 2009
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Copyright. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Victims Had Different Reasons For Enlisting Nov 7, 2009
He grew up in California, then moved to Minnesota with the family about 10 years ago, Chor Xiong said. He was married and had three children ages 4, 2 and 10 months. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Cops: Wife Faked Own Abduction To Scam Hubby Nov 7, 2009
He described going to her house and listening to her talk about her marital problems and her issues with drinking -- she had nearly split up with Reid Gray and had gone to rehab at a tony Minnesota clinic. Her husband had affairs, she said, and she wondered if he wanted her dead. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Football teams' perfection has community abuzz Nov 7, 2009
This year the Wildcats started strong, defeating defending national champion Minnesota Duluth in a nationally televised game in the second week of the season. They later manhandled West Texas A&M, avenging last year s playoff loss. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Tigers Travel to Knoxville to Face the Vols Nov 7, 2009
34 - Eric Decker (Minnesota). 34 - Toren Dixon (Rice). (Gotigersgo.com)
Bowl Projections Nov 6, 2009
2, San AntonioBig Ten No. 4-5 vs. Big 12 No. 4-5Projection: Minnesota vs. Nebraska. Papajohns. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dave Reed » Nov 6, 2009
With its victory over Minnesota on Friday, Penn State matched the 88-game winning streak posted by UCLA men's basketball from 1971-74, the fourth-longest streak in all sports, according to the NCAA.. Dave Reed is a regular contributor to ESPN.com. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Volleyball Travels to Illinois for Two Big Ten Matches Nov 6, 2009
Michigan State trails only No. 2 Penn State, No. 4 Illinois, No. 6 Minnesota and No. 10 Michigan within the conference. Ohio State comes in at No. 25. (Msuspartans.com)
Frogs Travel East For Kitty Harrison Invite Nov 6, 2009
FORT WORTH, Texas - The TCU women's tennis team will wrap-up the 2009 fall schedule this weekend at the UNC-Kitty Harrison Invitational in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Horned Frogs will have the opportunity to take on players from Duke, Georgia Tech, Minnesota, North Carolina State, Princeton and Virginia Tech. The Frogs will have four players participating in the event; juniors , , and sophomore. (Gofrogs.com)
Ask the pilot Nov 6, 2009
For those of you who live in a cave and didn't catch it, back on Oct. 21, both pilots of Northwest Flight 188, an Airbus A320 bound from San Diego to Minneapolis, went mentally AWOL somewhere over Minnesota -- distracted by their laptop computers, so they say -- missing a series of air traffic control calls and straying off course ... Chiming in with Menendez is his colleague Al Franken of Minnesota. (Salon)
J.J. Lasley: Keepin It Real (Estate) Nov 5, 2009
And then Coach Willingham called me the next year, their first year in Minnesota ... So I showed up in Minnesota early and I was running after practice every day. (TheBootleg.com)
US needs new rules to eliminate pilot distraction Nov 5, 2009
The two-man crew overshot the destination in Minnesota by 150 miles before concerned flight attendants worked up the gumption to knock on the cockpit door to inquire whether, you know, they might be landing anytime soon. By then, they were over Wisconsin, heading the wrong way. (Juneau Empire)
Red-hot rivalry on Kentucky bluegrass Nov 5, 2009
He left for Minnesota amid the fans' discontent in 2007. Smith's replacement, , lasted two years before being fired in March. (USA Today -- Sports)
Rest Easy. When It Comes to Swine Flu, Your Pet Is Safe Nov 5, 2009
There have been instances "where the current pandemic virus has been isolated from pigs [the first identified at the Minnesota state fair in August], and [some] instances from turkeys. But, in all of those cases, it's quite clear that the person was the source of infection for the animals, not the other way around," Olsen said. Several cases of pig-to-human and human-to-pig transmission of the seasonal flu have been documented but it's mostly in agricultural settings, added Dr. John Treanor,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
McCourts headed back to court over reinstatement Nov 5, 2009
N.Y. Yankees 7, Minnesota 2. Paint the town in pinstripes. (News & Observer -- Sports)
