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Bill Russell, basketball legend with record 11 NBA titles, dies at 88

Bill Russell, basketball legend with record 11 NBA titles, dies at 88

Bill Russell was one of basketball's all-time greats. He won a record 11 NBA titles, all with the Boston Celtics. But his dominance didn't stop off the court — he was a voice for racial justice, too.
by Tom Goldman

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Vikings' ownership sees positivity from new leadership

Vikings' ownership sees positivity from new leadership

With only one home preseason game this year, the team took the opportunity on Friday to practice at its sun-splashed downtown stadium. Three days into camp, Vikings ownership is enjoying what it sees from the team’s new leadership.

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Alfaro, Voit, Machado lead HR parade as Padres rout Twins

Alfaro, Voit, Machado lead HR parade as Padres rout Twins

Jorge Alfaro launched a three-run homer, Luke Voit and All-Star Manny Machado each hit a two-run shot as the San Diego Padres beat the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins 10-1
by The Associated Press

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North Star Gay Rodeo returns this weekend

This weekend the North Star Gay Rodeo Association will put on its yearly rodeo in Hugo, Minn. The two-day event welcomes members of the LGBTQ community to come show off their best wrangling, riding, and roping skills. Jorge Sanchez is president of the North Star Gay Rodeo Association. They joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Pillbox Bat Company hits a home run with Major League Baseball deal

Pillbox Bat Company hits a home run with Major League Baseball deal

You could say one Minnesota baseball bat company hit a home run this week signing a licensing deal with the Major League Baseball Association. It’s Pillbox Bat Company based out of Winona.
by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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Tellez homers twice as Brewers top Twins 10-4 for sweep

Tellez homers twice as Brewers top Twins 10-4 for sweep

Rowdy Tellez hit a pair of three-run homers, Corbin Burnes won his fifth straight decision and Milwaukee Brewers beat the Minnesota Twins 10-4 to sweep a two-game series between Central Division leaders.
by The Associated Press

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In rare contact, U.S. offers Russia deal for Griner, Whelan

In rare contact, U.S. offers Russia deal for Griner, Whelan

The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday. In a sharp reversal of previous policy, Blinken also said he expects to speak with his Kremlin counterpart for the first time since before Russia invaded Ukraine.
by The Associated Press

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Lake Minnetonka conservation board mulls proposal to limit wakes

Lake Minnetonka conservation board mulls proposal to limit wakes

The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District board is taking public comment on a proposal to change rules that would limit boat speeds within 300 feet of shore
by Peter Cox

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