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.
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.
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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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.
The Minnesota Twins have finalized their low-risk contract with right-hander Anibal Sanchez, securing another experienced candidate for their rotation.
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.
The United States will compete for a gold medal in men's curling after knocking out their Canadian opponents 5-3 in a tense semifinals showdown at the Pyeongchang Olympics.
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