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Dwindling snowpack causes Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon to move farther north
Warm temperatures and a dwindling snowpack have forced organizers of this year’s John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon in northeast Minnesota to move the starting location north of Two Harbors instead of near Duluth.
Commissioner reduces ban of Wild’s Ryan Hartman from 10 games to 8, but seeks ‘wake-up call’
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has upheld the suspension of Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman for slamming an opponent’s head to the ice. Bettman made the unusual decision to reduce the penalty from 10 games to the union-recommended eight after hearing Hartman’s in-person appeal.
Health care workers are rushing to learn about immigration law in case of ICE raids
A policy change by the Trump administration allows immigration agents to enter and arrest people in health facilities. Some clinics are training health workers to support patients in the event of arrests.
Timberwolves gain confidence after rallying from 25-point deficit to beat West-leading Thunder
Just when it appeared the Oklahoma City Thunder were going to run away from Minnesota like they’ve run away from the pack in the Western Conference standings, the Timberwolves made a stand. Minnesota rallied from a 25-point deficit in the second half to win 131-128 in Oklahoma City on Monday night.
At Welch Village, people living with disability learn courage through skiing
For decades, people living with disabilities have hit the slopes at Welch Village ski resort. They ski, they snowboard and enjoy being outside — all as students in the Courage Kenny adaptive ski program through Allina Health. 
5 signs that a U.S.-Europe split is widening
As the Trump administration ramps up its rhetoric against Ukraine and NATO, European countries are taking note — with increasing alarm.