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Joe Mauer makes emotional exit from baseball

Joe Mauer makes emotional exit from baseball

To the hometown team that drafted him, the St. Paul native offered thanks for a career that included three Gold Gloves, three American League batting championships, and the 2009 AL Most Valuable Player award.
by Tim Nelson

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Granlund scores in third to lift Wild over Blues

Granlund scores in third to lift Wild over Blues

Devan Dubnyk made 29 saves, and the Wild got their fifth win in six games and 10th in their past 12. They completed a franchise-record seven-game road trip at 5-2.
by Associated Press

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College football: Minnesota defense shows in 41-10 win against Purdue

College football: Minnesota defense shows in 41-10 win against Purdue

Minnesota's maligned defense held Purdue to season-lows in yards and points, and Seth Green had a touchdown rushing and passing for the Gophers in a 41-10 win against the Boilermakers in the cold and snow on Saturday.
by Associated Press

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Talking about Minnesota prep sports tournaments, traditions

MPR News spoke with John Millea, media specialist for the Minnesota State High School League and an authority on prep sports in the state, about fall tournaments and traditions.
by Andrew Krueger

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Alan Page set to receive nation's highest civilian honor

Alan Page set to receive nation's highest civilian honor

Page is one of seven individuals who will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom next week from President Trump. The White House made the announcement Saturday.
by MPR News Staff

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Gopher women basketball to start season with full house

The University of Minnesota women's basketball team begins its season Friday night with a game against New Hampshire at Williams Arena.
by Phil Picardi

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USOC moves to shut down USA Gymnastics after Nassar scandal

USOC moves to shut down USA Gymnastics after Nassar scandal

In an open letter to the gymnastics community Monday, USOC CEO Sarah Hirshland said "you deserve better," and that the challenges facing USA Gymnastics are more than it is capable of overcoming as currently constructed.
by The Associated Press

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Glitter and gold: Diggins sets shining example for young Minnesota skiers

Glitter and gold: Diggins sets shining example for young Minnesota skiers

Cross-country skiing has surged in popularity among high school students in Minnesota, especially among girls. Some of that may be due to the superstar power of Olympic gold medalist and Afton native Jessie Diggins. She was in Duluth Sunday to raise money for a new ski trail.
by Dan Kraker

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