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July 28, 2019 12:47 PM

More records, another gold for Minnesota swimmer Regan Smith at world championships

Minnesota teen Regan Smith's stellar showing at the world swimming championships continued Sunday with two world records and another gold medal.

by Associated Press

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July 27, 2019 11:24 AM

Lakeville teen Regan Smith wins title at world swimming championships

Lakeville's Regan Smith won the women's 200-meter backstroke title Saturday at the world swimming championships in South Korea, a day after setting the world record in the event.

by Associated Press

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July 27, 2019 6:55 AM

Andrew Wiggins: candidate for NBA's Most Improved Player?

There were rumblings about the Timberwolves looking to move Andrew Wiggins this summer. But he’s still with Minnesota — and with some new stability in the franchise, he may be ready to live up to his enormous potential in the coming NBA season.

by Jeffrey Bissoy

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July 26, 2019 6:50 AM

Lakeville teen Regan Smith sets world record in women's 200 back

The 17-year-old won her semifinal heat in 2 minutes, 3.35 seconds. That erased the old mark of 2:04.06 set by Missy Franklin at the 2012 London Olympics.

by The Associated Press

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July 26, 2019 4:01 AM

Meet Minneapolis' man of steel — and other metals

City blacksmith Nick Bounds doesn't do horse shoes. He crafts the metal tools and parts that keep the city's water works working.

by Brandt Williams

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July 26, 2019 4:00 AM

Spirit of Major Taylor lives on bringing African-American cyclists together

The bicycling group is bringing out riders in Minnesota of all ages and helping to keep riders healthy well into their years.

by Simone Cazares

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July 25, 2019 12:45 PM

‘This is my identity’: Synchronized swimmer proud to be in the water

By intentionally creating a space for LGBTQ athletes, the Subversive Sirens is inviting people who would never otherwise consider participating in water sports.

by Riham Feshir and Iyana Esters

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July 25, 2019 9:25 AM

Players: We warned Bemidji State of softball coach's inappropriate behavior

Rick Supinski was placed on a leave of absence earlier this year, after a player reported that he repeatedly pursued an unwanted romantic relationship with her. He also missed the 2014 season after the university received a complaint against him.

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July 24, 2019 12:42 PM

U.S. Women’s National Team will play exhibition soccer game in St. Paul

The U.S. Women’s National Team will play Portugal in the Sept. 3 game at Allianz Field. Ticket sales for Minnesota United season ticket holders start Friday; tickets go on sale to the public July 31.

by Tim Nelson