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Biles tells senators FBI turned 'blind eye' to reports of gymnasts' abuse
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles told Congress in forceful testimony Wednesday that federal law enforcement and gymnastics officials turned a "blind eye" to USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse of her and hundreds of other women.
Scoggins: Minnesotans take lead in era of profiting college athletes
Suni Lee, Paige Bueckers, Gable Steveson: They were not long ago rising-star teenage athletes in Minnesota, and now they're cashing in — legally.
Gophers alum on U.S. senior wrestling team
Pat Smith has made the U.S. team for the Senior World Wrestling Championships, earning the spot in the Greco-Roman 72-kilogram class at last week's trials in Lincoln, Neb.
Lloyd scores five goals, U.S. women rout Paraguay 9-0
No Carli Lloyd isn't reconsidering her retirement — even after a five-goal game.
Steveson signs WWE deal, will wrestle for U, then turn pro
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson will be taking the ring as a professional wrestler in the near future, but not before he defends his NCAA heavyweight title.
Suni Lee again goes for the gold at star-studded Met Gala in New York
Billie Eilish went full glam in a huge peach ball gown at the pandemic-delayed Met Gala on Monday night, while fellow host of the evening Amanda Gorman was breathtaking in cobalt blue custom Vera Wang with a diamond laurel wreath in her hair.
Here are Minnesota's medal winners for Team USA at the Paralympics
Of the 15 athletes with Minnesota ties that competed for the U.S. in Tokyo, 11 earned medals — including five golds.
Eagan's Weggemann celebrates more than just Paralympic 'gold medal moments'
As Mallory Weggemann returns home from the Tokyo Games with three medals and two record-setting times, she says showing up every day is as important as the results.
Neal: Steveson makes rounds as gold medalist, pondering next move
Olympic wrestler Gable Steveson made appearances at Apple Valley High School and the Gophers' season-opening football game last week, the latest round of stops after bringing home gold.
NHL set to return to Winter Olympics after skipping 2018 games
The NHL is set to return to the Olympics in Beijing this winter after reaching an agreement with international officials, though the league and players have the opportunity to withdraw if pandemic circumstances warrant.
Apple Valley homecoming: Gold medalist Steveson gets jubilant reception
Olympic wrestling gold medalist Gable Steveson returned for a celebration in the high school gym where just three years ago he would have been sitting among the school's 1,600 students.
Tokyo to Target Field: Ryan's fine debut spoiled by one big mistake
Joe Ryan set the Cubs down in order in four of his five innings. But the middle one of those innings for the Team USA silver medalist led to the Twins' 3-0 defeat.
'It's my baby': Eagan's Weggemann eyes third Paralympic gold, record
After winning gold medals in her classification in the 100-meter backstroke and 200-meter individual medley, Weggemann will race 50-meter butterfly Friday morning.
Minnesotans win silver medals in Paralympics wheelchair rugby, judo
Chuck Aoki of Minneapolis and Joe Delagrave, who attended Winona State and the University of Northwestern, are bringing home rugby medals. Ben Goodrich of St. Paul took silver in judo.
Mallory Weggemann of Eagan wins 2nd swimming gold at Paralympics
Weggemann set a Paralympics record in the 100-meter backstroke to go with her victory in the 200 individual medley earlier in the competition.
Lakeville's Ian Seidenfeld wins Paralympic gold in table tennis, adding to the family legacy
His father and coach, Mitchell, is a four-time Paralympic medalist and USA Table Tennis Hall of Famer.
LA28 committee chooses marketing chief Carter as new CEO
The organizing committee for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics elevated its top marketing officer, Kathy Carter, to CEO on Tuesday as it ramps up preparations for the Games that are now less than seven years away.
Steveson tells Gophers, WWE fans: 'Hope you guys will be watching'
The four-time state high school champion from Apple Valley wants to bring more attention to college wrestling after winning Olympic gold and signing a pro name, image and likeness (NIL) deal.
Local
Grand jury indicts boyfriend on first-degree murder charges in death of Shakopee woman
4 biggest Minnesota school districts have waiting lists for online learning
Former Hennepin County probation officer on trial for kidnapping, murder breaks down in tears
3rd south metro tornado confirmed in storms that killed 4-year-old girl in Mankato
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Sports
Gametime: Gophers lead Colorado 13-0 on second Potts TD at end of first half
After 11 years of minor-league toil, Twins call Maggi up to majors
Timberwolves officially sign Leandro Bolmaro
New York four-star 2022 guard Ryan Dunn picks Virginia over the Gophers
Business
Next step for Twin Cities startups: Finding more wealthy Minnesotans to be angel investors
Midway Shopping Center teardown in St. Paul finally gets green light
Schafer: We already knew hospital pricing was a mess, so now what?
Twin Cities area home prices see another double-digit increase in August
Opinion
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Neal: Steveson makes rounds as gold medalist, pondering next move
Olympic wrestler Gable Steveson made appearances at Apple Valley High School and the Gophers' season-opening football game last week, the latest round of stops after bringing home gold.
Politics
Democrats tackling flash points of taxes, health, climate
Organizer of Saturday rally looks to rewrite Jan. 6 history
One stunning afternoon: Setbacks imperil Biden's reset
Pentagon reverses itself, calls deadly Kabul strike an error
Nation
Police look for Laundrie in reserve; Petito still not found
Prosecutor: Jurors conclude Durst heir 'killed them all'
US ramps up plan to expel Haitian migrants gathered in Texas
Heavy police presence as protesters trickle in for DC rally
World
Yemen Houthi rebels execute 9 over senior official's killing
Taliban replace ministry for women with 'virtue' authorities
Diplomatic niceties cast aside by France as sub deal ends
Photos show North Korea expanding uranium enrichment plant
Curious Minnesota
Twin Cities area is recycling more than ever. Why hasn't landfilling declined?
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Duluth
Amid growing COVID worry, St. Louis County approves remote work option
Budget woes looming in Duluth as city health costs balloon
Minnesota's extreme drought brings a muted fall color palette
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Celebs
Jane Powell, Hollywood golden-age musicals star, dies at 92
R. Kelly behavior mirrors abuse tactics, expert witness says
Suni Lee again goes for the gold at star-studded Met Gala in New York
MacKenzie Scott dominates donations to racial equity
Inspired
Once a kid in this St. Louis Park cooking program, now she's its head chef and manager
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France's Notre Dame cathedral secured at last. Next: rebuild
France's Notre Dame Cathedral is finally stable and secure enough for artisans to start rebuilding it, more than two years after the shocking fire that tore through its roof, knocked down its spire and threatened to bring the rest of the medieval monument down, too.
Jin Young Ko shoots 5-under 67 to take Portland Classic lead
Jin Young Ko shot a 5-under 67 on Friday to take the second-round lead in the Cambia Portland Classic.
Q&A: Jeff Ament feels alive again with Pearl Jam's return
which he spent recording a solo album, painting and he dabbled in Olympics analysis with his friend Kenny Mayne — to catch some live music this summer. He saw Guns N' Roses and Brandi Carlile rocking the stage — and the densely packed masses of fans that came out for a good time.
IOC urges Olympic teams to ask for more vaccines
Olympic teams were urged Friday to contact the IOC about getting more vaccines ahead of the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, which will be held in the country where the coronavirus outbreak started.
RYDER CUP '21: A capsule look at the American team
A capsule look at the U.S. team for the Ryder Cup matches on Sept. 24-26 at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Listed in order of how they qualified for the team: