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Sports

50 years ago, Gophers game ended in legendary brawl

Fifty years ago, Ohio State was ranked the six best college basketball team in the country, and the Gophers were 10 places behind them, at No. 16. Minnesota’s new coach, Bill Musselman, was an Ohio native, apparently stoking the rivalry between the two teams.
by Tim Nelson

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'Big Papi' David Ortiz elected to Hall of Fame

'Big Papi' David Ortiz elected to Hall of Fame

David Ortiz was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first turn on the ballot, while steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were denied entry to Cooperstown in their final year under consideration by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. 
by The Associated Press

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Wild match franchise goals record in 8-2 win vs Canadiens

Wild match franchise goals record in 8-2 win vs Canadiens

The Minnesota Wild matched their franchise record for goals in an 8-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Connor Dewar got his first career goal and added an assist when Nico Sturm scored 22 seconds later to help the Wild break open the game in the second period. 
by The Associated Press

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Finding the 'happy bubble': Mental health key for Olympians

Finding the 'happy bubble': Mental health key for Olympians

Recent revelations about the stresses athletes face have helped the public see athletes as human beings who go through ups and downs, just like everyone else. It also helped athletes feel more comfortable about sharing their mental health challenges. 
by The Associated Press

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Vintage winter ride recalls snowmobile glory days

Vintage winter ride recalls snowmobile glory days

A father and son from Fargo are riding vintage snowmobiles 500 miles across Minnesota. The duo are raising money for charity and drawing attention to the International 500 — a snowmobile race from Winnipeg to St. Paul that was a big part of the St. Paul Winter Carnival decades ago.
by Dan Gunderson

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Arrowhead 135 returns to Minnesota's north woods later this month

Arrowhead 135 returns to Minnesota's north woods later this month

Dozens of athletes will gather once again in far northern Minnesota later this month for a grueling 135-mile race through the wilderness — putting their training and endurance to the test in the depths of winter.
by Andrew Krueger

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Photos: U.S. Pond Hockey Championships on Lake Nokomis

Photos: U.S. Pond Hockey Championships on Lake Nokomis

The annual U.S. Pond Hockey Championships are back on Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis, with dozens of teams playing on more than two dozen rinks constructed on the frozen lake.
by MPR News Staff

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AP source: Vikings target GM finalists from Browns, Chiefs

AP source: Vikings target GM finalists from Browns, Chiefs

They're seeking second interviews with Cleveland vice president of football operations Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kansas City executive director of player personnel Ryan Poles.
by The Associated Press

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MN sports roundup: First woman ever to interview for an NFL general manager job

MN sports roundup: First woman ever to interview for an NFL general manager job

This week in Minnesota sports, Catherine Raiche of the Philadelphia Eagles made NFL history when she interviewed for the open Vikings general manager position. That and more from Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson.
by Cathy Wurzer

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