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Reusse: LPGA's Olson was close to 'The General,' a dear father-in-law
We were rooting for Amy Olson as she tried to win the U.S. Women's Open after the weekend death of father-in-law Lee Olson, a well-known figure in Wayzata's youth sports community.
Scoggins: Giving Gophers football special treatment right call, even if it looks unfair
Other Gophers head coaches heard "No" on extra scholarship spending this year. P.J. Fleck will hear "Yes." That decision is necessary if the university wants to keep pace with other schools.
Scoggins: Gophers' Morgan shows passing skill that Huskers' Martinez lacks
The Gophers asked their QB to throw when necessary. The Huskers avoided that option.
Reusse: Veeck's brand expands with official affiliation with Twins
The St. Paul Saints are ending nearly three decades of existence as an independent, alternative entity.
Medcalf: How can Minnesotans face the truth about racism, past and present? Start with a book
To ponder the past is not an optional quest for a Black person in this country.
Souhan: Which way will the Cousins pendulum swing for Vikings?
Sunday's showdown with one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history might define what has been an up-and-down season.
Schafer: America has a dropout problem, and I'm not talking about schools
Brooks: A second chance for veterans gets one last chance at Minnesota Legislature
Souhan: Brady will provide toughest test for Zimmer's improving defense
The Vikings defense has stopped allowing opposing stars to operate at will, and that has given their offense chances to win shootouts.
Scoggins: College football taking on pandemic, in retrospect, worthy of a few cheers
Everyone is making sacrifices right now. College athletes included.
Reusse: Twins, Saints bridge what once was a bitter baseball divide
Sports boosters in Minneapolis and St. Paul haven't always gotten along, but the teams' new arrangement seems to benefit both sides.
Souhan: For Twins, life after Rosario means more youth, possible trade
The slugger was a throwback player and served them well. But change is here, and more of it could be on the way.
Souhan: Loons' devastating loss can't dull Reynoso's ascension
It would be tempting Minnesota-style sports fate to predict future playoff success, but there is no question Minnesota United has found its franchise player.
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Minnesota plan to close state addiction treatment facilities faces pushback
Ex-Minneapolis officer Thomas Lane finishes federal prison time in George Floyd killing
Trail section at one of Minnesota's most iconic spots closing for rehab
4 are now charged in inside job armed robbery of Hopkins grocery store that netted $45K
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Sports
Wild fall to Kraken in final game: 'Disappointing. Just like our season.'
How Edwards cooks up the Timberwolves' positive chemistry
As baseball's elbow injuries rise, Twins pitchers understand the risks
Mitchell, a 6-8 rebounding machine, likes the fit with U men's basketball
Business
Burnsville woman's sinus surgery went great — until she got the $32,449 medical bill
Ramstad: Misinterpreting data led me to the wrong conclusion about Minnesota retirees
When markets turn down, robots beat humans at picking stocks
As other banks report decline in deposits, Minneapolis-based U.S. Bancorp experiencing a surge
Opinion
For this Minnesota legislator, action targeting child abuse is intensely personal
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Editorial cartoon: U.S. House multi-step plan
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Scoggins: Finch feeling heat of the Suns as playoff battle looms
Can coach Chris Finch figure this out? Phoenix has owned the Wolves this season, and now he has two more days to fix that before Game 1.
Evan Ramstad
Ramstad: Misinterpreting data led me to the wrong conclusion about Minnesota retirees
My misreading undermined and distracted from my main point about fewer working-age Minnesotans.
Jennifer Brooks
Brooks: A tale of 124 hoarded Minnesota cats has at least a hundred happy endings
As animal abuse cases soar, Minnesotans trek to the Animal Humane Society to offer neglected animals loving new homes.
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Neal: Eulogy for a bad season. May the Wild's future come quickly.
A eulogy is when one says nice things about someone, right? That's the intention here as the season winds down to Thursday's final game.
Politics
After a bumper crop of new sales taxes approved in 2023, legislators eye limits
Conservative lawmakers lead objections to Vista's deal to sell Federal ammunition to Czech firm
Minnesota plan to close state addiction treatment facilities faces pushback
Legislation that could force a TikTok ban revived as part of House foreign aid package
Nation
Iowa environmental groups ask EPA to step in and protect drinking water
12 jurors have been picked for Donald Trump's hush money trial. Selection of alternates is ongoing
Rep. Omar's daughter arrested, suspended from college for pro-Palestinian protests
Light pole installation in Missouri hits fiber line, knocks out 911 service in several states
World
US vetoes widely supported resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine
Secret Russian foreign policy document urges action to weaken the U.S.
Iran fires air defense batteries at Isfahan air base and nuclear site after drones spotted
Indonesians leave homes near erupting volcano and airport closes due to ash danger
Curious Minnesota
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How did Faribault become home to Minnesota's deaf and blind academies?
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Celebs
Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80
UK's Prince William returns to public duties for first time since Kate's cancer diagnosis
Prince's sister Tyka Nelson will give her farewell performance at the Dakota
Britain's Prince Harry formally confirms he is now a US resident
Inspired
At 90, Northfield woman looks back on 57 years of blood drives
Brooks: A tale of 124 hoarded Minnesota cats has at least a hundred happy endings
These Rochester teens wanted to help families like theirs. Now Congress is recognizing their new app.
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Felled by stroke, Maple Grove runner rebuilds self with grit, smile
While some track and field athletes grumbled their way through extended indoor workouts brought on by prolonged winter weather, Sawyer French mostly smiled while laboring to make the left side of his body functional again.
Scoggins: A reminder about what high school sports are all about
After several Hopkins basketball players removed their second-place medals almost as soon as they received them on Saturday night, the team's student manager provided a moment to remember.