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High school winter sports resume play 

High school winter sports resume play 

MPR News guest host and reporter Dan Kraker talked to high school coaches and a sports doctor about what it’s like playing hockey, basketball and other winter sports during a pandemic. 
by Dan Kraker and Maja Beckstrom

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COVID-19 regulations in MN: What you need to know

COVID-19 regulations in MN: What you need to know

Gov. Tim Walz extended some of the restrictions on businesses and social gathering that went into effect ahead of Thanksgiving. Other restrictions have been eased or lifted. Here’s what you need to know.
by MPR News Staff

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Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81

Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81

Phil Niekro, whose knuckleball carried him to more than 300 wins and earned him a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame, has died after a long fight with cancer at age 81. He’s the seventh member of the Hall of Fame to pass away in 2020.
by The Associated Press

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NFL honors Curtis Flowers, a Mississippi man freed after 22 years in prison

NFL honors Curtis Flowers, a Mississippi man freed after 22 years in prison

The NFL says players are wearing helmet decals this season “to honor victims of systemic racism, victims of police misconduct and social justice heroes.” Curtis Flowers says he is “blessed” by the honor.
by The Associated Press

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Defense, play at home damage Vikings' playoff hopes

Defense, play at home damage Vikings' playoff hopes

The Vikings allowed 397 total yards, including a career-high 146 yards rushing to David Montgomery, in a 33-27 loss to the Bears on Sunday that dropped them to 6-8 and badly damaged their faint playoff hopes.
by The Associated Press

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Badgers beat Gophers in OT, keep Paul Bunyan's Axe

Badgers beat Gophers in OT, keep Paul Bunyan's Axe

Collin Larsh kicked a 30-yard field goal in overtime to give Wisconsin a 20-17 victory over Minnesota on Saturday in the battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe in the most-played rivalry in the FBS.
by The Associated Press

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Russia gets its doping ban reduced but will miss next 2 Olympics

Russia gets its doping ban reduced but will miss next 2 Olympics

A panel from the Court of Arbitration for Sport found that Russia was not in compliance with international anti-doping rules. It is banned from using its flag, name and anthem for two years.
by Merrit Kennedy

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