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More than 11,000 expected for the Birkie; country's largest cross-country ski race

More than 11,000 expected for the Birkie; country's largest cross-country ski race

Despite a major winter snowstorm, more than 11,000 skiers — and 30,000 spectators — are expected in northwestern Wisconsin beginning Thursday for the American Birkebeiner, the country’s largest cross-country ski race.
by Dan Kraker

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Hartman, Gustavsson lead Wild to 2-1 win against Kings

Hartman, Gustavsson lead Wild to 2-1 win against Kings

Ryan Hartman scored twice and Filip Gustavsson made 33 saves as the Minnesota Wild beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1. Hartman’s goal 13 seconds into the second period was the 100th of his career.
by The Associated Press

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Student athletes battle an unexpected opponent — a storm — to make it to state

Student athletes battle an unexpected opponent — a storm — to make it to state

Having faced tough opponents all season, many Minnesota High School athletes are now facing one they didn't expect: a historic winter storm. Some of the competitors in the state tournament for girls’ gymnastics and hockey hit the road early to make sure they got to St. Paul in time.
by Nicole Ki

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Sports betting bill at Minnesota Legislature would put tribes in charge

Sports betting bill at Minnesota Legislature would put tribes in charge

A bill to legalize sports betting in Minnesota introduced Tuesday by DFL lawmakers would allow betting at tribal casinos and on mobile devices, but not at horse tracks and sports stadiums.
by Jon Collins

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Eat, fillet, love: Advocates seek more respect for Minnesota's underappreciated fish

Eat, fillet, love: Advocates seek more respect for Minnesota's underappreciated fish

Advocates for native species currently designated as rough fish — from redhorse suckers to bigmouth buffalo — say they provide many ecological benefits. Some also face threats and may need additional regulations.
by Kirsti Marohn

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American skier Shiffrin wins gold in giant slalom at worlds

American skier Shiffrin wins gold in giant slalom at worlds

American skier Mikaela Shiffrin won the gold medal in the women’s giant slalom at the world championships. Shiffrin held on to her first-run lead to beat Italian skier Federica Brignone by 0.12 seconds.
by The Associated Press

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MacKinnon scores again, Avalanche beat Wild 3-2

MacKinnon scores again, Avalanche beat Wild 3-2

Denis Malgin scored for the second consecutive night, Nathan MacKinnon got his fifth goal in five games since the All-Star break and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2.
by The Associated Press

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World Cup cross-country ski races in Minnesota are back on for 2024

World Cup cross-country ski races in Minnesota are back on for 2024

After a lengthy delay due to the pandemic, plans to host a World Cup cross-country skiing event in Minnesota — the first held in the U.S. in more than 20 years — are back on for 2024.
by Andrew Krueger

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