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February 23, 2018 10:03 AM

The curl in curling is a physics mystery

When you're watching Olympic curling, have you ever asked, "why does the stone curl on the ice?" Scientists aren't exactly sure, but they have some theories.

by Matt Mikus

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February 23, 2018 9:00 AM

Got Olympic fever? Where you can try out curling, speed skating and luge

If watching the Winter Games has given you a serious case of Olympic fever, here are a few places around Minnesota where you can learn to ski like Jessie Diggins or curl like Team Shuster.

by Nancy Yang and Matt Mikus

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February 23, 2018 7:22 AM

Minnesota's Jessie Diggins picked to carry U.S. flag at Olympic closing

The Afton native memorably thrust herself across the finish line earlier this week to give the Americans a historic gold in the cross-country team sprint.

by The Associated Press

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February 23, 2018 6:16 AM

New report finds climate change could take a $1 billion bite from winter sports

As the climate warms, a new report finds that low-snow years like this one can cost the U.S. winter sports industry up to $1 billion. That can bring economic pain well beyond ski resorts.

by Grace Hood

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February 23, 2018 6:08 AM

Zagitova edges Medvedeva to win figure skating gold at Pyeongchang Olympics

It's the first gold medal for the Olympic Athlete from Russia team. The three Americans in the field -- Mirai Nagasu, Karen Chen, and Bradie Tennell -- fell short of the podium.

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February 23, 2018 4:00 AM

We got this: Minnesota's top moments at the 2018 Olympics

From the women's hockey team getting revenge on Canada to Jessie Diggins' sprint for a historic cross-country gold, Minnesotans have delivered some of the most iconic moments of these Winter Games.

by Nancy Yang

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February 22, 2018 2:00 PM

One of this year's most memorable Olympic calls came from a Duluth college coach

Maybe it's time to add Chad Salmela of Duluth to the roster of all-star Olympic announcing moments.

by Tom Weber

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February 22, 2018 1:02 PM

Twins finalize deal with reclamation righty Anibal Sanchez

The Minnesota Twins have finalized their low-risk contract with right-hander Anibal Sanchez, securing another experienced candidate for their rotation.

by Associated Press

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February 22, 2018 11:04 AM

Russian curler stripped of Olympic bronze after he's found guilty of doping

Aleksandr Krushelnitckii and his wife have given up their mixed doubles medal after he tested positive for a banned drug. It's unwelcome news for a Russian delegation already embroiled in scandal.

by Colin Dwyer