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Stories from May 4, 2025

'Thunderbolts' kicks off the summer movie season with $76 million at the box office

'Thunderbolts' kicks off the summer movie season with $76 million at the box office

Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts” opened with $76 million in domestic ticket sales. Studio estimates released Sunday showed the film kicking off the summer box office with a solid No. 1 debut, though it fell shy of Marvel’s more spectacular launches.
by The Associated Press

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Duluth curlers Thiesse and Dropkin earn spot in 2026 Winter Olympics mixed doubles field

Duluth curlers Thiesse and Dropkin earn spot in 2026 Winter Olympics mixed doubles field

Americans Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin, both from Duluth, have clinched a berth in the 2026 Olympic mixed doubles curling competition. The pair of Minnesotans beat Canada 8-4 at the world championships in Fredericton, New Brunswick, on Saturday to earn a fifth-place finish that was enough for a spot in Milan-Cortina.
by The Associated Press

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With dad on hand, Kody Clemens homers in 1st game at Fenway Park to lead Twins past Red Sox 4-3

With dad on hand, Kody Clemens homers in 1st game at Fenway Park to lead Twins past Red Sox 4-3

Kody Clemens hit a two-run homer in his first game at Fenway Park — with his famous father in attendance — and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Saturday.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota United FC hands Austin its fifth shutout this season with a 3-0 win

Minnesota United FC hands Austin its fifth shutout this season with a 3-0 win

Anthony Markanich and Joaquín Pereyra each scored a goal and Minnesota United FC took advantage of an own goal and beat Austin FC 3-0. Pereyra ended the scoring in the first minute of extra time in the second half with a left-footed shot from the middle position outside the box. Austin has now been shut out five times in 11 games this season.
by The Associated Press

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Bemidji school board slashes $1.5 million from next year’s budget

Bemidji school board slashes $1.5 million from next year’s budget

The Bemidji School Board last week cut more than $1.5 million from next school year’s budget, and officials say those steep cuts will be felt in the classroom. Bemidji’s superintendent says state aid hasn’t kept up with inflation, forcing the district to make the cuts.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Endless sunshine Sunday with warmer temperatures

Endless sunshine Sunday with warmer temperatures

Expect endless sunshine and warmer temps in the 70s, with 80-degree readings for the Red River Valley. This pleasant weather pattern will stick around into the workweek, bringing more sunny skies and mild conditions.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Mexico's president says she rejected Trump's plan to send U.S. troops across the border

Mexico's president says she rejected Trump's plan to send U.S. troops across the border

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump proposed sending American troops into Mexico to help her administration fight drug trafficking but she rejected it.
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