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Music
Minnesota Yacht Club Recap

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The third edition of Minnesota Yacht Club has wrapped was a resounding success. Through sweltering temperatures, heat lightning, and rain drops, none of it phased the over 35,000 fans who came each day to Harriet Regional Park. Celebrating music and summer on the water, it continues to be a highlight for the thousands of Minnesotans and the travelers. Friday Pat Kennedy is a name will be known far and wide very soon. Hailing from Boston, and a recent graduate of Berklee, Kennedy dances the oh so fine line of bringing classic cassette rock and roll with a modern push. Through … Continued

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Interview: Pat Kennedy

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Logan Melia sits down with Pat Kennedy after his electric set at Minnesota Yacht Club discussing new music, his favorite gigs, and more

Sports
Mark Freie

NASCAR isn’t a sport you say? Well neither is the NFL.

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On Sunday, November 17, 2013 Jimmie Johnson won his sixth NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title.  Johnson is one NASCAR Sprint Cup championship away from tying Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty for the most NASCAR championships of all time. However, the debate that has sparked controversy for years had more fuel added to the fire when former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb said on Fox Sports Live proclaimed, “Do I think he’s (Johnson) an athlete? Absolutely not.” There is a common thought among sports fans that NASCAR drivers are not athletes and auto racing is not a sport. Why is this? … Continued

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Defensive Trouble in Dallas

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Oh, Jerry Jones, when will things go your way? This past Sunday night, the Dallas Cowboys — 5-5 and tied for first in the NFC East — looked helpless as they saw Drew Brees and the high powered New Orleans Saints offense put up 625 yards and 40 first downs. Yes, that’s right, 40 first downs. The Cowboys had a huge off-season in terms of making personnel changes. It all started when they fired defensive coordinator Rob Ryan (who by the way is now the defensive coordinator for the Saints) and hired Monte Kiffin to take the helm as defensive … Continued

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NFL Week 5: Not What We Were Expecting

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It is hard to believe we are already 5 weeks into the NFL Season. From the Cleveland Browns having their first record over .500 in nearly a decade to the New York Giants having their worst start since the 1980’s, the NFL has once again managed to shock us all. Biggest Surprises through Week 5: NFC East: It’s safe to say that the NFC East may be one of the most disappointing divisions this year in the NFL. The NFC East currently combines for a 5-14 record with the Giants contributing a 0-5 record to that count. What is the … Continued

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Pay for play in the NCAA. Does it make sense?

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The newest name on the already extensive list of players accused of getting paid for play in NCAA sports has added more fuel to an all out wildfire. That name is Johnny Manziel. As the debate regarding whether student athletes should be paid heats up while playing collegiate sports analysts, fans, and athletes have all chimed in addressing their opinions regarding payment of NCAA athletes. Quick Look: The 2013 year of college football began with an investigation stemming from allegations that Texas A&M Quarterback and 2012 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel accepted payments for autographs he had signed in January … Continued

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