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At one Minnesota hill, ski season is underway

Temperatures dropped into the upper teens and low 20s across much of Minnesota on Sunday morning — and for the crew at Wild Mountain ski area, that provided an opportunity to start making snow.
by MPR News Staff

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50 years ago, Dick Fosbury turned his back on the bar and made a flop a success

50 years ago, Dick Fosbury turned his back on the bar and made a flop a success

Fifty years ago, a lanky Oregonian stunned the sports world with a backwards flop over the high jump bar at the Mexico City Olympics. He won gold, and invented a new jumping style still used today.
by Tom Goldman

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Crowd of 50,000-plus set to watch Minnesota United's last home game of the season

Crowd of 50,000-plus set to watch Minnesota United's last home game of the season

After almost two full years as a Major League Soccer franchise, Minnesota United FC has been a successful draw in a crowded sports market. The Loons have more than 50,000 tickets sold for their final home game of the season to prove it.
by Associated Press

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Amid boos and cheers, Butler leads Wolves to win in home opener

Amid boos and cheers, Butler leads Wolves to win in home opener

Jimmy Butler's trade request last month instantly turned him from fan favorite to scorned superstar in Minnesota. But with some hustle steals and highlight-reel baskets, he quickly had the crowd at the home opener on his side on Friday night.
by Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Why are the fans booing?

Why are the fans booing?

Timberwolves fans are expected to boo disgruntled star Jimmy Butler during the home opener Friday night at Target Center.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Ex-USA Gymnastics president accused of tampering with Nassar evidence

Ex-USA Gymnastics president accused of tampering with Nassar evidence

Steve Penny was arrested in Tennessee on a warrant from Texas alleging that he destroyed or hid documents related to Larry Nassar's conduct. Penny's is the first arrest of an alleged Nassar enabler.
by Emily Sullivan

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Timberwolves season preview: So, what do we have here?

Timberwolves season preview: So, what do we have here?

The drama-filled Minnesota Timberwolves kick off their opener Wednesday night in San Antonio. Here's our player-by-player breakdown of who needs to do what to make this season more about winning than whining.
by Jeffrey Bissoy

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Commish: one women's hockey league 'inevitable'

Commish: one women's hockey league 'inevitable'

Players want a single North American women's professional hockey league. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman does, too. And now National Women's Hockey League founder and Commissioner Dani Rylan is on record saying she is working toward that objective.
by Associated Press

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