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As winters warm, Minnesotans grapple with climate grief
Winters in Minnesota are warming faster than any other season. That’s jeopardizing seasonal traditions in the state — and mental health experts say that takes a toll on mental health.
UCLA beats Oklahoma State, will face Minnesota Gophers in Sweet 16
The top-seeded UCLA Bruins will face the fourth-seeded Minnesota Gophers Friday in the third round of the women's NCAA Tournament. Tipoff is at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif. The two teams last met on Jan. 14 and UCLA defeated Minnesota 76-58.
Minnesota hockey reporter Jessi Pierce and her 3 children found dead in White Bear Lake house fire
Minnesota hockey reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children were found dead following a house fire early Saturday in White Bear Lake. Pierce’s hockey coverage included co-hosting the “Bardown Beauties” podcast and writing about the Minnesota Wild as the correspondent for NHL.com.
Battle's last-second jumper gives Minnesota 65-63 win over Mississippi in women's NCAA Tournament
Amaya Battle hit a tiebreaking jump shot with 0.7 seconds left, lifting Minnesota past Mississippi 65-63 in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament on Sunday to reach the Sweet 16 for the first time in 21 years.