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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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L.A. Times journalists attacked by Minnesota State Patrol reach $1.2M settlement
New surface parking lots in St. Paul would have to make room for EV chargers under proposed ordinance
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Neal: Here's why the Twins will win the AL Central
Anderson helps Wolves overcome Edwards' off night to defeat NBA-worst Pistons
Reusse: Dark cloud looming over the Twins as season begins
Business
North Memorial's Maple Grove Hospital expansion plans still on hold due to issues in Robbinsdale
Kraft Heinz earns federal money to decarbonize its Velveeta plant in Minnesota
Can Edwards do for Adidas what Air Jordan did for Nike? Some believe so.
Some Minnesota cities want to impose fees on internet providers; customers could pay the price
Opinion
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Create deterrent for copper wire theft
Editorial cartoon: Boeing CEO ejects
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St. Paul's popular (and still free!) Lowertown Sounds concert series announces 2024 lineup
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Neal: Here's why the Twins will win the AL Central
Prediction: The Twins, with depth and pitching concerns, won't win 90-plus games, but they're still better than their rivals.
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Scoggins: Cory Provus getting ready for 'biggest challenge' of career
Cory Provus grew up with a mission to become a broadcaster in order to live out his love of sports. A new challenge awaits him with the Twins in 2024.
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Reusse: Dark cloud looming over the Twins as season begins
Closer Jhoan Duran's injury is just the poster for a horrible spring training for a Twins pitching staff that already suffered from a lack of depth.
Politics
Can Minnesota find a path forward for Uber and Lyft drivers?
House Speaker Mike Johnson is committed to advancing Ukraine aid. But it will be a difficult task
Some Minnesota cities want to impose fees on internet providers; customers could pay the price
Former Gov. Jesse Ventura gets into the cannabis business, launching his own line of edibles
Nation
Cargo ship had engine maintenance in port before it collided with Baltimore bridge, officials say
4 people killed and 7 wounded in stabbings in northern Illinois, with a suspect in custody
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats' VP pick in 2000, dead at 82
Hunter Biden's lawyers push California judge to toss out tax charges
World
Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 16, militant rockets kill 1 Israeli as cross-border violence soars
783 million people face chronic hunger. Yet the world wastes 19% of its food, UN says
Expedition is planned to find wreckage of Wisconsin WWII ace pilot's famous plane
The death toll in the Moscow concert hall attack rises to 143, while 80 others remain hospitalized
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Celebs
Bob Uecker, 90, expected to broadcast Brewers' home opener vs. Twins, but workload the rest of season is uncertain
Beyoncé shares 'Cowboy Carter' track list ahead of album, mentions Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson
Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack
Popular MyTalk 107.1 hosts Lori and Julia announce their surprise retirement
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Artists offer ideas for improving the health care system
Rochester author Harriet Hodgson on grief: 'Death will be the loser. Life will be the winner.'
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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.