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Packers sign former Virginia quarterback Kurt Benkert

The Green Bay Packers signed Kurt Benkert on Monday in their latest attempt to add quarterback depth while MVP Aaron Rodgers’ future with the team remains unclear.
by The Associated Press

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Eriksson Ek’s OT goal lifts Wild past Vegas 1-0 in playoff opener

Eriksson Ek’s OT goal lifts Wild past Vegas 1-0 in playoff opener

Between hard hitting, fast skating, a torrid pace, spectacular goaltending — Game 1 of the first-round series between the Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday had everything but a goal in regulation.
by The Associated Press

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Jerry Burns, former Vikings coach known for wit, dies at 94

Jerry Burns, former Vikings coach known for wit, dies at 94

Jerry Burns, the colorful character who took over as the Minnesota Vikings' head coach in a time of turmoil and led the team to three playoff berths, has died. He was 94.
by The Associated Press

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State High School League rejects boys volleyball in Tuesday vote

State High School League rejects boys volleyball in Tuesday vote

Minnesota's state high school league rejected a proposal to add boy's volleyball to its list of supported sports programs this morning. Ahead of the vote, MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Jenny Kilkelly, director and president of the Minnesota Boys' High School Volleyball Association.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Eye on education, Alan Page puts treasured art up for sale

Eye on education, Alan Page puts treasured art up for sale

Alan Page first began collecting art when he was married in 1973. That was midway through his Hall of Fame career with the Minnesota Vikings. Their collection flourished. His wife, Diane Sims Page, died in 2018. Her surviving husband and children decided the time was right to sell two of their most treasured pieces.
by The Associated Press

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German gymnasts cover their legs in stand against sexualization

German gymnasts cover their legs in stand against sexualization

Female gymnasts from Germany wore full-length unitards instead of leotards in a recent competition. Psychology professor Elizabeth Daniels says it's a statement about comfort over outward appearance.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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Medina Spirit wins Kentucky Derby; Bob Baffert does it again

Medina Spirit wins Kentucky Derby; Bob Baffert does it again

The 3-year-old colt won the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby, giving dominant trainer Bob Baffert a record seventh Derby win.
by Emma Bowman

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49ers take Marshall, Minn.'s Trey Lance with 3rd pick in NFL draft

The San Francisco 49ers have picked their franchise quarterback of the future, taking North Dakota State’s Trey Lance with the third pick in the NFL draft. He grew up in southwestern Minnesota and played for Marshall High School.
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