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Sports and community with Tony Sanneh and La Velle E. Neal III

Sports and community with Tony Sanneh and La Velle E. Neal III

MPR News host Angela Davis talks to the Star Tribune’s newest sports columnist and a former professional soccer player whose organization is helping boost the ranks of teachers of color. 
by Angela Davis

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A club, a coach and a conversation: In southern Minnesota, a town grapples with what it means to belong

A club, a coach and a conversation: In southern Minnesota, a town grapples with what it means to belong

In Caledonia, Minn., football reigns — and looming just as large is the team's highly regarded coach. So when he wrote a letter to the local paper questioning whether a new student diversity club would accept students who believe homosexuality is wrong, it prompted a candid conversation over what it's like to be a member of the LGBTQ community in this small town.
by Catharine Richert

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'In her DNA': Ex-Hopkins phenom Bueckers already a star in women's college hoops

'In her DNA': Ex-Hopkins phenom Bueckers already a star in women's college hoops

Minnesota-native Paige Bueckers is already the go-to player for top-ranked UConn. The 19-year-old leads UConn in scoring,  minutes played, 3-point shooting, assists and steals. She has already hit 3-pointers that sealed wins against Tennessee and then-No. 1 South Carolina.
by The Associated Press

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Female Olympic veteran chosen as Tokyo Games organizing chief

Female Olympic veteran chosen as Tokyo Games organizing chief

Seiko Hashimoto competed as a speed skater in four winter games and as a cyclist in three summer games. She replaces Yoshiro Mori, who resigned under pressure after complaining women talk too much.
by Anthony Kuhn

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Mori is gone but gender issues remain for Tokyo Olympics

Mori is gone but gender issues remain for Tokyo Olympics

Yoshiro Mori resigned as the president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee on Friday after sexist comments made last week in which he said women "talk too much."
by The Associated Press

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AP source: NHL adding game-day rapid COVID-19 testing

AP source: NHL adding game-day rapid COVID-19 testing

The Minnesota Wild were cleared to resume practicing Friday following a 10-day pause. The team still has 12 players on the COVID-19 list.
by The Associated Press

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