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Combined Korean team ready to shed politics in Olympic debut

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.
by Associated Press

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Twins update: It's almost spring (training)

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.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Photos: Scenes from the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics

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.
by The Associated Press

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Winter Olympics opening ceremony: Pyeongchang welcomes the world

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.

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U.S. curling team beats Russian athletes to kick off Pyeongchang Olympics

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.

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North Dakota governor repays $37K for Super Bowl suite

North Dakota governor repays $37K for Super Bowl suite

Gov. Doug Burgum and first lady Kathryn Helgaas Burgum watched the game from a suite provided by Xcel Energy, which serves more than 90,000 customers in Grand Forks, Fargo and Minot. The Republican said he reimbursed Xcel "to eliminate even the perception of any conflict."
by Associated Press

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Eagles fan to pay for stadium chair stolen after Super Bowl

A Philadelphia Eagles fan who stole a seat from the Minneapolis stadium that hosted the Super Bowl has agreed to pay for its replacement. U.S. Bank Stadium manager SMG said Wednesday that it doesn't plan to take further action against the fan. That seat and two others that were damaged have been replaced.
by Associated Press

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