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From Minnesota streets to X Games star: Alec Majerus' path to the pros

From Minnesota streets to X Games star: Alec Majerus' path to the pros

Now one of the nation's top professional skateboarders, Minnesotan Alec Majerus got his start with many jumps -- and more than a few falls -- around Rochester. He'll compete in this weekend's X Games in Minneapolis.
by Cody Nelson

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The X Games arrive in Minneapolis

The X Games arrive in Minneapolis

Prepare to amazed by skateboarders and BMX and motocross riders. The biggest structure inside U.S. Bank Stadium is an 82-foot-tall mega ramp that vaults athletes across a gap before they land and coast onto another quarter-pipe ramp on the other side.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Lynx's playing style has changed

The Minnesota Lynx travel to Chicago Saturday to take on the Sky.
by MPR News Staff

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Driver dies in Brainerd International Raceway crash

Driver dies in Brainerd International Raceway crash

Mel Shaw, 70, of New Jersey, was killed when his car went off the track and crashed into a concrete wall.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Twins and Lynx have big games while Wolves wheel and deal with free agents

The Minnesota Twins and Lynx are set for big matchups this weekend. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves are hoping to sign some new free agent players, with the help of new player Jimmy Butler who arrived in a trade last week.
by MPR News Staff

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New Wolves guard Jimmy Butler to his haters: Call me

New Wolves guard Jimmy Butler to his haters: Call me

The Timberwolves' new guard Jimmy Butler made a quick first impression at an introductory press conference Thursday at Mall of America.
by Hannah Kangas

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'But Seriously,' tennis great John McEnroe says he's seeking 'inner peace'

'But Seriously,' tennis great John McEnroe says he's seeking 'inner peace'

Known for his on-court outbursts, McEnroe famously yelled, "You cannot be serious!" at one official. Now, decades later, he says it's a "miracle" if he goes a full day without hearing that line.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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