'Go Wolves!' street painting pops up overnight downtown

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Minneapolis city workers began the painting on 1st Avenue N. at around midnight Thursday, and changed nearby street signs in support of the Timberwolves' NBA Western Conference finals appearance.

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Glen Taylor sat on one side of the court Monday night during Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Marc Lore and Alex Rodriquez sat on the other.
A freshly painted message along 1st Avenue N. between 5th and 6th streets near Target Center on Thursday. The painting was completed overnight after t
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A freshly painted message along 1st Avenue N. between 5th and 6th streets near Target Center on Thursday. The painting was completed overnight after the Timberwolves' loss in Game 1.

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