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'Why We Swim' looks for answers in people and places across the globe

'Why We Swim' looks for answers in people and places across the globe

Author Bonnie Tsui reminds us that humankind once sprang from — and still seeks — water. "Even if we can't get in the water right now," she says, "the ocean will be waiting for us."
by Scott Simon

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Vikings draft LSU WR Jefferson 22nd and TCU CB Gladney 31st

Vikings draft LSU WR Jefferson 22nd and TCU CB Gladney 31st

Justin Jefferson was a late-blooming wide receiver who claimed the last scholarship for LSU's freshman class in 2017 before finishing his college career as a national champion with the school record for receptions. The Minnesota Vikings will be counting on more of that swift progress.
by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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Walz OKs golfing, boating at safe distance

Walz OKs golfing, boating at safe distance

With the weather warming and pressure rising to allow more outdoor activities, Gov. Tim Walz Friday eased back on the state’s COVID-19 stay-at-home restrictions to let Minnesotans go golfing and hit the lakes — starting this weekend.
by MPR News Staff

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Major League Baseball joins the fight against coronavirus in a big way

Major League Baseball joins the fight against coronavirus in a big way

Major League Baseball plans to test up to 10,000 players, employees and their families to detect COVID-19 antibodies. The hope is to see how prevalent the infection rate is in the general population.
by Tom Goldman

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Ex-NFL quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, 36, dies in car crash

Ex-NFL quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, 36, dies in car crash

Former NFL quarterback Tarvaris Jackson has died in a one-car crash outside Montgomery, authorities said Monday. He was 36. Jackson was hired as quarterbacks coach for Tennessee State last season after a 10-year NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills.
by The Associated Press

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UMD hockey star Scott Perunovich wins Hobey Baker award

UMD hockey star Scott Perunovich wins Hobey Baker award

Minnesota Duluth defenseman Scott Perunovich won the Hobey Baker Memorial Award on Saturday night as college hockey’s top player, becoming the Bulldogs’ record sixth recipient of the honor.
by The Associated Press

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AP interview: Garnett talks SuperSonics, Kobe, Hall of Fame

AP interview: Garnett talks SuperSonics, Kobe, Hall of Fame

Kevin Garnett recently found out that he's going into the Basketball Hall of Fame later this year. He's struggling, as so many are, with the news and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. He also has dreams to chase, and one of them is that he would like to see the NBA back in Seattle one day.
by The Associated Press

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