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Christopher Gates

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I've been the head blogger for The Daily Norseman since 2006, and am now the managing editor of SBNation Minnesota.

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 05: Singer Madonna performs during the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

A Suggestion For Next Year's Super Bowl Halftime Show - Feb 6 on SB Nation Minnesota


MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 18: (L-R) Minnesota Vikings owners Zygi Wilf and Mark Wilf take a walk on the field during the pregame against the New Orleans Saints at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on December 18, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher /Getty Images)

After Further Review, Zygi Should Have Been A Bigger Jerk - Jan 24 on SB Nation Minnesota


Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love (42) hits a three point shot to win the game as Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan, center, defends during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Timberwolves won 101-98. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Timberwolves Turning The Corner - Jan 21 on SB Nation Minnesota


SB Nation Minnesota's Week Seventeen NFL Picks - Dec 31 on SB Nation Minnesota

SB Nation Minnesota's Week Sixteen NFL Picks - Dec 23 on SB Nation Minnesota

SB Nation Minnesota's Week Fourteen NFL Picks - Dec 10 on SB Nation Minnesota

SB Nation Minnesota's Week Thirteen NFL Picks - Dec 3 on SB Nation Minnesota

SB Nation Minnesota's Week Twelve NFL Picks - Nov 24 on SB Nation Minnesota

SB Nation Minnesota's Week Eleven NFL Picks - Nov 19 on SB Nation Minnesota

SB Nation Minnesota's Week Ten NFL Picks - Nov 10 on SB Nation Minnesota

10 Most Recent Articles

Kevin Love Suspension: Wolves' Forward Benched For Two Games By NBA - Feb 6 on SB Nation Minnesota

Wild At Stars: Minnesota Takes On Dallas In Western Conference Clash - Feb 4 on SB Nation Minnesota

Rockets At Timberwolves: Minnesota Tries To Reach .500 Again - Feb 4 on SB Nation Minnesota

2012 NFL Hall Of Fame Voting: Carter, Doleman Await Results - Feb 4 on SB Nation Minnesota

Timberwolves 2012 Schedule: Minnesota Have Back-To-Back Games Starting Friday - Feb 3 on SB Nation Minnesota

Minnesota Vikings Offseason: Team Names Rick Spielman General Manager - Jan 3 on SB Nation Minnesota

SB Nation Minnesota's Week Fifteen NFL Picks - Dec 17 on SB Nation Minnesota

Adrian Peterson Injury: No Broken Bones; MRI Scheduled For Monday - Nov 20 on SB Nation Minnesota

Wild Schedule: Minnesota Takes Their Show On The Road - Nov 7 on SB Nation Minnesota

2011 Bowl Projections: Eight Teams From Big Ten Projected To Go Bowling - Nov 6 on SB Nation Minnesota

10 Most Recent Commentary Posts

Best Super Bowl 2012 Commercials: Our Favorite Ads From Sunday Night - Feb 6 on SB Nation Minnesota

Super Bowl Viewing Alternatives, Or "Hey, What Else Is On TV Today?" - Feb 5 on SB Nation Minnesota

Twin Cities Named Ninth-Best For Sports Fans - Feb 3 on SB Nation Minnesota

Vikings Field Three Of Twenty Greatest Teams To Not Win The Super Bowl - Jan 31 on SB Nation Minnesota

Jared Allen "Nails It" In NFL Network Commercial - Jan 24 on SB Nation Minnesota

Minnesota Vikings To Honor TE Jim Kleinsasser With. . .Beards? - Dec 30 on SB Nation Minnesota

Get SB Nation Minnesota On Your Android Phone - Dec 20 on SB Nation Minnesota

SB Nation Minnesota's Pick For Thursday Night Football - Dec 8 on SB Nation Minnesota

Gopher Commit Phillip Nelson Named Minnesota Player Of The Year By AP - Dec 3 on SB Nation Minnesota

SB Nation Minnesota's Thursday Night NFL Pick - Dec 1 on SB Nation Minnesota

10 Most Recent StoryStream™ Updates

Super Bowl XLVI MVP: Eli Manning Wins Award For Second Time - Feb 5 on SB Nation Minnesota

Super Bowl XLVI Final Score: Giants Win Fourth Super Bowl, 21-17, Over Patriots - Feb 5 on SB Nation Minnesota

VIDEO: Madonna's Super Bowl Halftime Performance - Feb 5 on SB Nation Minnesota

Super Bowl XLVI Score Update: Lawrence Tynes Brings Giants Within Two - Feb 5 on SB Nation Minnesota

Super Bowl XLVI Score Update: Lawrence Tynes Answers With A Field Goal - Feb 5 on SB Nation Minnesota

Super Bowl XLVI Score Update: Aaron Hernandez Gets New England Another Score - Feb 5 on SB Nation Minnesota

Super Bowl Halftime Show 2012: Madonna Puts On Fine Performance In Indy - Feb 5 on SB Nation Minnesota

Super Bowl XLVI Score Update: Danny Woodhead Puts The Patriots Ahead - Feb 5 on SB Nation Minnesota

Super Bowl XLVI Score Update: Steven Gostkowski Gets New England On The Board - Feb 5 on SB Nation Minnesota

Super Bowl XLVI First Quarter Update: Giants Hold 9-0 Lead Over Patriots - Feb 5 on SB Nation Minnesota

Recently on SB Nation Minnesota

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 10: Rodney Williams #33 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers loses the ball as he drives to the basket against Michael Thompson #22 and Alex Marcotullio #4 of the Northwestern Wildcats during the first round of the 2011 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 10, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Northwestern won 75-65. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) +1 updates

NCAA Basketball Bracketology: Minnesota Has Work To Do

Minnesota Timberwolves' Michael Beasley (8) shoots in front of Charlotte Bobcats' Shaun Livingston (2) in the second half of the Bobcats' 113-110 win in an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Timberwolves Schedule 2012: Minnesota Face Four Game Week

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Grant Clitsome celebrates after his teammate R.J. Johansen scored on Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom (32), of Finland, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross) +1 updates

Wild Vs. Blue Jackets: Minnesota Continues Free-Fall, Loses To Columbus

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