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Sports

Lindsey Vonn takes WCup super-G race, 1st win of season

Lindsey Vonn takes WCup super-G race, 1st win of season

It was Vonn's first win of a difficult season so far, one marred by a crash and a recent back injury, and it brought both of them to tears.
by Associated Press

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Super Bowl surprises for North High School football team

Super Bowl surprises for North High School football team

The Minnesota Super Bowl host committee invited the team to join special activities -- and shocked their coach with free tickets to game.
by Brandt Williams

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Russia is banned from 2018 Olympics; athletes told to compete under 'Olympic Flag'

Russia is banned from 2018 Olympics; athletes told to compete under 'Olympic Flag'

The decision by the International Olympic Committee follows last year's McLaren Report, which said more than 1,000 Russian athletes were involved in manipulating doping controls.

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Why are Minnesota sports fans so pessimistic?

Why so glum? The Lynx captured their fourth WNBA championship in seven years. The Twins made the playoffs after finishing last a season ago. The Timberwolves are on track to be a playoff team for the first time in many years. The Vikings are in first place. And the University of Minnesota men's basketball team is nationally-ranked.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Report: Gophers quarterback Croft seeks release from team

Demry Croft asked coach P.J. Fleck for his release after Saturday's 31-0 loss to Wisconsin. He has two years of eligibility remaining and could transfer to another school.
by The Associated Press

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Olympic gymnastics ex-doctor pleads guilty to sex charges

Dr. Larry Nassar was charged with molesting seven girls, mostly under the guise of treatment at his Lansing, Mich.-area home and a campus clinic. All but one of his accusers was a gymnast. He faces similar charges in a neighboring county and lawsuits filed by more than 125 women and girls.
by The Associated Press

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Vikes in good position to make playoffs

If the Vikings win Thursday against Detroit, it puts them in a very strong position to make the playoffs.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota, football coach agree to contract extension

Minnesota, football coach agree to contract extension

The University of Minnesota and head football coach P.J. Fleck have agreed to a contract extension that keeps Fleck in Minnesota through 2023.
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