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January 17, 2023 2:52 PM

Minnesota Now Jan. 17, 2023

We talk education funding, a potential St. Cloud medical school and jail staffing shortages. Also: Here’s how to connect with nature year-round, plus a Lynx star’s retirement announcement.

by Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown, Ellen Finn and Alanna Elder

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January 17, 2023 2:39 PM

Retiring Lynx star Maya Moore Irons reflects on legacy on and off the court

The Minnesota Lynx star and Olympic champion announced Monday that she will officially retire from professional basketball after stepping away four years ago. MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer talks with Moore about the story and her legacy as she moves on from a career in basketball.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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January 17, 2023 11:01 AM

University of St. Thomas announces $75 million donation toward new on-campus arena

The University of St. Thomas has unveiled plans for a new basketball and hockey arena to be built on its St. Paul campus — boosted by a $75 million donation.

by Tim Nelson

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January 16, 2023 5:27 PM

4-time WNBA champion Maya Moore officially retires at 33

Maya Moore has decided to retire officially from playing basketball. The Minnesota Lynx great stepped away from the WNBA in 2019 to help her now-husband Jonathan Irons win his release from prison by getting his 50-year sentence overturned in 2020.

by The Associated Press

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January 16, 2023 4:00 AM

Vikings fans, team stung by playoff defeat

Before the final minutes of the Vikings’ loss to the Giants, fans reveled in the playoff pageantry and the tight contest.

by Regina Medina

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January 15, 2023 7:16 PM

Giants outlast Vikings 31-24 for 1st playoff win in 11 years

Daniel Jones passed for 301 yards and two touchdowns and ran 15 times for 79 yards in his first career playoff game for the New York Giants in a 31-24 victory over Minnesota in the wild-card round. The Vikings took their first loss in a one-score game of the season.

by The Associated Press

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January 15, 2023 3:35 PM

Former Lynx Augustus is 1st female athlete with statue on LSU campus

Former Minnesota Lynx player Seimone Augustus has become the first female athlete at LSU to have a statue unveiled on campus. The ceremony took place Sunday before fifth-ranked LSU hosted Auburn.

by The Associated Press

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January 15, 2023 9:49 AM

NFL playoffs: Saturday night thriller gets action started

The rest of the NFL playoffs have a lot to live up to after Saturday’s display. The games continue with three more Sunday including Miami at Buffalo, Baltimore at Cincinnati and the New York Giants at Minnesota. The opening weekend wraps up Monday night with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosting the Dallas Cowboys.

by The Associated Press