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July 10, 2017 3:30 PM

Photos: 'Everything is rideable' when the X Games take Minneapolis

Extreme sports take over venues in Minneapolis later this week during the city's first time hosting the Summer X Games.

by Solvejg Wastvedt and Evan Frost

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July 7, 2017 8:42 AM

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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July 3, 2017 4:56 PM

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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June 30, 2017 8:43 AM

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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June 30, 2017 6:08 AM

Florida police blame tennis star Venus Williams for fatal car accident

Police in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., say Venus Williams was at fault in a June 9 car crash that led to the death of the passenger in another vehicle. Jerome Barson, 78, died two weeks later.

by Doreen McCallister

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June 29, 2017 6:19 PM

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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June 26, 2017 12:04 PM

'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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June 23, 2017 8:43 AM

Minnesota Timberwolves land Butler in blockbuster trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a big trade during the NBA draft last night.

by MPR News Staff

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June 16, 2017 8:46 AM

Twins in surprising showdown with Cleveland

Friday night at Target Field in Minneapolis, the first place Minnesota Twins begin a four-game series against Cleveland, the team right behind them in the American League Central.

by MPR News Staff