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Toothy, ancient gar fish get new protections in Minnesota

Toothy, ancient gar fish get new protections in Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has set a 10-fish possession limit for longnose and shortnose gar. They’re among the underappreciated native species designated as ‘rough’ fish, which advocates say deserve more respect and better management.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Kaprizov's hat trick lifts Wild over Blue Jackets 3-2 in OT

Kaprizov's hat trick lifts Wild over Blue Jackets 3-2 in OT

Kirill Kaprizov scored with 20 seconds left in overtime, completing a natural hat trick and lifting the Minnesota Wild past the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2.
by The Associated Press

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LaMelo Ball helps Hornets beat Timberwolves 121-113

LaMelo Ball helps Hornets beat Timberwolves 121-113

The Hornets won their third straight overall and stopped a seven-game road skid, handing the Timberwolves yet another setback against an opponent buried in the standings.
by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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Elders teach the finer points — and spiritual importance — of snow snake

Elders teach the finer points — and spiritual importance — of snow snake

Bemidji hosts the Indigenous Winter Games this weekend. In preparation, the community nonprofit Manidoo Ogitigaan hosted a four-day snow snake making workshop where participants learned about the sport and its spiritual importance.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Efforts underway to expand the face of youth hockey in Minnesota

Efforts underway to expand the face of youth hockey in Minnesota

Minnesota is the State of Hockey, but changing demographics aren’t making their way to the rink. Efforts are afoot to change that. Meet the Starwhals.

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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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