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China's pandemic Olympics begins, with lockdown and boycotts

China's pandemic Olympics begins, with lockdown and boycotts

China is launching a locked-down Winter Olympics. The country where the coronavirus outbreak emerged two years ago is projecting its might on the most global of stages even as some Western governments stage a diplomatic boycott over the way China treats millions of its own people.
by The Associated Press

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MN sports roundup: The Vikings have picked a new head coach

MN sports roundup: The Vikings have picked a new head coach

The Vikings have chosen Kevin O’Connell of the Los Angeles Rams as their new head coach — are they gearing up for a rebuild? That and more in another Minnesota sports roundup with Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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The Winter Olympics start Friday. Here's how to follow along

The Winter Olympics start Friday. Here's how to follow along

The 2022 Olympics kick off in Beijing on Friday. Here's how to watch the opening ceremony and follow NPR's coverage for the next two weeks.
by Rachel Treisman

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As the Olympics begin, star skier Jessie Diggins reflects on pressure, uncertainty of COVID-19

As the Olympics begin, star skier Jessie Diggins reflects on pressure, uncertainty of COVID-19

At the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Minnesota will be represented by many athletes, including Olympic gold medal-winning skier Jessie Diggins. She recently reflected on the pressure she feels as a star of Team USA, the unpredictability of COVID-19 and the hometown support she feels in Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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U.S., McKennie beat cold, Honduras in dominant 3-0 win

U.S., McKennie beat cold, Honduras in dominant 3-0 win

The U.S. beat winless Honduras 3-0 in a World Cup qualifying match. Weston McKennie and Walker Zimmerman had first-half goals to give the U.S. an early spark on a frigid night. Then a fresh Christian Pulisic scored after entering as a second-half sub.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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All-Star Talbot makes 30 saves, Wild beat Blackhawks 5-0

All-Star Talbot makes 30 saves, Wild beat Blackhawks 5-0

Cam Talbot made 30 saves for his first shutout of the season and the Minnesota Wild beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0 on Wednesday night to extended their points streak to 10 games. 
by The Associated Press

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As the Olympics open, China seeks the limelight, but warns against criticism

As the Olympics open, China seeks the limelight, but warns against criticism

As the Winter Olympics begin Friday, China is welcoming the world at a time when Beijing's aggressive foreign policy is creating friction with several other parts of the globe.
by Greg Myre

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Harbaugh to stay at Michigan; Vikings target Rams' O'Connell

Harbaugh to stay at Michigan; Vikings target Rams' O'Connell

Jim Harbaugh will stay at Michigan after all. He has ended his dalliance with a return to the NFL after interviewing with the Minnesota Vikings for their head coach vacancy. The Vikings have targeted Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell for the job instead.
by The Associated Press

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