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Black Lives Matter: Protest, but no disruption of Twin Cities Marathon

Black Lives Matter: Protest, but no disruption of Twin Cities Marathon

Black Lives Matter protesters will be at the Twin Cities Marathon on Sunday but will not interrupt the marathon or disturb runners, the protest's organizer said Thursday after meeting with St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman.
by Brandt Williams and Tim Nelson

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Director of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is stepping down

Brenda Vasknetz says she's exploring new options after working for 27 years with the city, the last seven as director of the annual rally.
by The Associated Press

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St. Cloud State to pay all athlete costs in hockey

St. Cloud State to pay all athlete costs in hockey

The so-called "cost of attendance" policies go beyond the tuition, fees and room and board expenses covered by traditional scholarships.
by The Associated Press

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St. Paul vows arrests if Twin Cities Marathon disrupted

St. Paul vows arrests if Twin Cities Marathon disrupted

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman and Police Chief Tom Smith are warning Black Lives Matter that trying to shut down Sunday's marathon would be dangerous and won't be tolerated. Coleman and group leader Rashad Turner are set to meet Thursday.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Can the NFL survive the mounting evidence of player injuries?

Can the NFL survive the mounting evidence of player injuries?

Steve Almond, the author of "Against Football," and Harry Carson, a former NFL linebacker, discuss the future of the NFL and the sport itself.
by MPR News Staff

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Female college coaching numbers down since Title IX

A recent lawsuit involving three former University of Minnesota Duluth coaches has called attention to a national debate over gender equity.

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South Dakota man convicted in death of Adrian Peterson's son

A jury found Joseph Patterson guilty of second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter and aggravated battery in the death of 2-year-old Tyrese Robert Ruffin.
by The Associated Press

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Ryder Cup golf tournament teed up for next year in MN

Ryder Cup golf tournament teed up for next year in MN

After years of preparation, Hazeltine National Golf Club is counting down to its time in the golf world sun when it hosts the Ryder Cup in September 2016.
by Tim Nelson

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Ex-U of Minnesota Duluth coaches file discrimination lawsuit

Ex-U of Minnesota Duluth coaches file discrimination lawsuit

The plaintiffs include former women's hockey coach Shannon Miller, who led the Bulldogs to five NCAA national championships, and two other female coaches.
by Dan Kraker

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