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Nick Gordon loses to Minnesota Twins in salary arbitration

Nick Gordon loses to Minnesota Twins in salary arbitration

Nick Gordon has lost his salary arbitration case against the Minnesota Twins and will get a raise from $735,400 to $900,000 rather than his request for $1.25 million. 
by The Associated Press

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Some say the Las Vegas Super Bowl is rigged. And not because of Taylor Swift

Some say the Las Vegas Super Bowl is rigged. And not because of Taylor Swift

When Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas was built, a worker said he buried a Chiefs Kingdom flag in the field. Kansas City has never lost a game there, sparking a controversial conspiracy theory.
by Frank Morris

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Despite record warmth and no snowfall, the world’s fastest cross-country skiers are still coming to Minneapolis

Despite record warmth and no snowfall, the world’s fastest cross-country skiers are still coming to Minneapolis

Despite a historically warm winter and hardly any natural snowfall, organizers of the first World Cup cross-country ski race to be held in the U.S. in more than 20 years are moving ahead with the race scheduled for Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis next weekend.
by Dan Kraker

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Timberwolves roll past short-handed Bucks 129-105 to spoil Doc Rivers' home debut

Timberwolves roll past short-handed Bucks 129-105 to spoil Doc Rivers' home debut

Both teams had short benches after making deals before Thursday’s trade deadline. The Timberwolves extended their edge to 91-64 late in the third as Reid capped a 17-3 run by dunking and drawing a foul for a 3-point play. The Timberwolves eventually led by as many as 28.
by The Associated Press

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Live from Las Vegas: Super Bowl LVIII sneaky Minnesota connections, plus this week's sports roundup

Live from Las Vegas: Super Bowl LVIII sneaky Minnesota connections, plus this week's sports roundup

MPR News sports contributors joined Minnesota Now from Las Vegas to talk about the Super Bowl, plus what’s new with the Timberwolves, the Wild, and Gopher men’s basketball.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Canterbury Park CEO talks horse racing as sports betting legalization goes before legislature

Canterbury Park CEO talks horse racing as sports betting legalization goes before legislature

Legalizing sports betting is again going before Minnesota lawmakers during the 2024 legislative session. Canterbury Park CEO Randy Sampson joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to talk about the future of gambling on horse races.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift merchandise selling like hotcakes — including this ignitable cake by a Minnesota baker

Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift merchandise selling like hotcakes — including this ignitable cake by a Minnesota baker

There are ignitable cakes that burn away a Chiefs logo to reveal Swift’s image underneath. Sweatshirts are emblazoned with “Kelce’s Best Catch” and “Go Kansas City Swiftie.” It is part of what has been described as the Swift effect.
by The Associated Press

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