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Marijuana rescheduling will make pot businesses 'significantly more profitable'
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Congress slams UnitedHealth's cybersecurity, calls company 'a monopoly on steroids'
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Scoggins: Wolves' decisionmaker knew what to do, what not to do
When he was named the new president of basketball operations, Tim Connelly warned he wouldn't be "scared to forge our own path." He found a route to prominence.
Patrick Reusse
Reusse: Hey, NBA refs! Time to stop putting up with the abuse!
How has the NBA gotten to a point that over half of the possessions end with a player or coach barking, often with animation, toward a referee?
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Neal: A legend exits the Twin Cities pro boxing scene
At age 40, after 40 bouts and one world championship, Caleb Truax is retiring from fighting and jumping into the real estate ring.
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Souhan: This Wolves team is why we love to watch sports
Their cohesiveness and passion have shined in the playoffs so far — and provide a reminder for why we get captivated by sports.
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Bipartisan bill proposes student teacher stipends to combat teacher shortage in Minnesota
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene vows to force a vote next week on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson
Marijuana rescheduling will make pot businesses 'significantly more profitable'
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Police shot and killed armed student outside Wisconsin school, authorities say
No need to fear menopause hormone drugs, finds major women's health study
'A step back in time': America's Catholic Church sees an immense shift toward the old ways
UCLA faces criticism for failure to act to stop attack on pro-Palestinian encampment
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