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Pence upstaged by 2 Koreas' efforts to warm ties
Pence spent the days leading up to the games warning that the North was trying to "hijack the message and imagery of the Olympic Games" with its "propaganda." But the North was still welcomed with open arms.
Former University of Minnesota and NBA player Trent Tucker has resigned as director of athletics for Minneapolis public schools.
Combined Korean team ready to shed politics in Olympic debut
The Korean women's hockey team, its every move watched and dissected since North Koreans were added to the roster just a few weeks ago, will make its Olympics debut in a sold-out game against Switzerland on Saturday night.
Pitchers and catchers start spring training in Florida next week. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with Star Tribune digital sports editor Howard Sinker for a Twins update.
Photos: Scenes from the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics
With taekwondo demonstrations from both Koreas, South Korea put on a frigid show for the world meant to display a newfound desire to cooperate with the North along with Seoul's stunning rise from poverty and war to Asian powerhouse.
Winter Olympics opening ceremony: Pyeongchang welcomes the world
The Winter Olympics opening ceremony has begun. Luger Erin Hamlin is Team USA's flag-bearer at the ceremony.
U.S. curling team beats Russian athletes to kick off Pyeongchang Olympics
The first games of the Winter Olympics have begun, with two U.S. curlers taking on a Russian team to start things off in a mixed-doubles tournament.