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Here are 14 Minnesota stories and videos that made us smile in 2024

Here are 14 Minnesota stories and videos that made us smile in 2024

2024 was filled with with ups and downs. But for this end-of-year roundup, we’re focused on the heart-warming, feel-good news that made us smile. From felines being reunited with their families to a rare and stinky flower with thousands of fans, here are some of the stories that lifted our spirits this year.
by MPR News Staff

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Darnold gives Vikings another gem with career-high 377 yards in 27-25 win over Packers

Darnold gives Vikings another gem with career-high 377 yards in 27-25 win over Packers

Sam Darnold added another exploit to his career-altering season, passing for a personal-best 377 yards and three touchdowns as the Minnesota Vikings hung on to beat the Green Bay Packers 27-25 for their ninth consecutive victory. The Vikings are 14-2.
by The Associated Press

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Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president, has died at 100

Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president, has died at 100

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died. He was 100 years old and had spent more than a year in hospice care. The Carter Center said the former president died Sunday afternoon in Plains, Ga.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Duluth police recover most Mankato West hockey sticks

Duluth police recover most Mankato West hockey sticks

The Mankato West boy's team had their hockey sticks stolen from the team’s bus while players and coaches were sleeping, causing the Saturday night Hockey Classic tournament game in Duluth against Anoka to be postponed.
by Chandra Colvin

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Packers fans defeat Minnesota Vikings fans at tug-of-war contest in Stillwater

Packers fans defeat Minnesota Vikings fans at tug-of-war contest in Stillwater

Business owners in Stillwater and Hudson, Wis., organized the friendly competition ahead of the NFL game between the Vikings and Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Wisconsin side won 3-2 over Minnesota.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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2024 in focus: Favorite photos of the year from MPR News’ lens

2024 in focus: Favorite photos of the year from MPR News’ lens

From politics to playoff dreams, unseasonable winters to moments of quiet resilience, the MPR News photo team did what they do best: follow their curiosity, chase stories and bring you along for the ride, one frame at a time.
by Kerem Yücel

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Under a 'grandma moon,' Native Americans honor their sacred pact with salmon

Under a 'grandma moon,' Native Americans honor their sacred pact with salmon

Native American New Year was celebrated on the solstice under a canopy of winter stars. Near a crackling bonfire, the Nisqually tribe shared their culture and renewed their sacred pact with the salmon.
by Anna King

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Plane crashes and bursts into flames at an airport in South Korea, killing at least 179

Plane crashes and bursts into flames at an airport in South Korea, killing at least 179

Footage of the crash aired by YTN television showed the Jeju Air plane skidding across the airstrip, apparently with its landing gear still closed, and colliding head-on with a concrete wall.
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Montreal Victoire tops Frost 3-2, giving Minnesota its 1st regulation loss of the season

Montreal Victoire tops Frost 3-2, giving Minnesota its 1st regulation loss of the season

Minnesota pulled into a tie at just 3:17 into the second period when Brooke McQuigge picked up her first goal during a scramble in front of the Montreal goal. Barely 2 1/2 minutes later the Victoire were back on top on Poulin's second goal of the season.
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