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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.
by The Associated Press

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Vikings move down to take Virginia Tech's Christian Darrisaw

Vikings move down to take Virginia Tech's Christian Darrisaw

The Minnesota Vikings were rewarded for their calculated gamble Thursday night, landing offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw after a nine-spot slide down the NFL draft board. Now they're banking on blocking for Kirk Cousins being a less risky proposition.
by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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European soccer split as 12 clubs launch breakaway league

European soccer split as 12 clubs launch breakaway league

A group of 12 elite clubs dramatically split European soccer on Sunday by announcing plans to walk away from the Champions League to create a breakaway midweek competition, called the Super League, despite the threat of legal action from UEFA.
by The Associated Press

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