Photo finish: From Kevin Garnett and Lindsay Whalen to Johan Santana and the hopes of the Vikings in the playoffs, there was no shortage of Minnesota sports heroes and moments in 2004. The Star Tribune photo staff was there to capture it in pictures.

On Nov. 14, in their first meeting of the season at Lambeau Field, Green Bay's David Martin catches the ball against Vikings defender Brian Russell in the first quarter. The Vikings challenged the play, but the ruling was in favor of the Packers. The Vikings lost 34-31 in another poor showing of defense -- the unit gave up 442 yards amid steady confusion.
Jerry Holt
Star Tribune
Published December 30, 2004
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