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Seeing Sochi, Day 12: Our favorite Olympics photographs

Seeing Sochi, Day 12: Our favorite Olympics photographs

There was action today on the alpine and Nordic skiing courses, ski jump hills, the hockey and speed skating arenas, and snowboard cross and halfpipe venues. These are some of our favorite photos of the day.

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For fans with special needs, new stadiums will be game changers

For fans with special needs, new stadiums will be game changers

Taking a cue from the Minnesota Twins’ Target Field, the new football and minor league baseball venues are being designed to accommodate fans like never before.
by Tim Nelson

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Minn. cops sue NFL over handgun ban in stadiums

In Minnesota, licensed peace officers are exempt from a provision that allows private establishments to prohibit guns on their premises, said Dennis Flaherty, president of the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers’ Association.
by Brandt Williams

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Pitino has Gopher mens hoops pointed toward the big dance

The Gophers are 17-9 and have surprised a lot doubters who didn't expect much from this team this season, including Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with him about the season so far, and whether the team could make next month's NCAA tournament.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Dropping women's hockey from Olympics 'will never happen'

Dropping women's hockey from Olympics 'will never happen'

Women's hockey has faced criticism because it is dominated by the United States and Canada. The two North American countries will meet in the final on Thursday for the fourth time in five Olympics since the sport was added to the program.
by The Associated Press

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Metrodome demolition halted after fallen beam

Metrodome demolition halted after fallen beam

A chunk of the Metrodome dropped unexpectedly as demolition crews were tearing down the stadium Monday.
by Tim Nelson

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Olympics to transform Rio

Olympics to transform Rio

Rio de Janeiro is set to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games and there are two starkly different visions of what that will mean for the "marvelous city," as it is known.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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Seeing Sochi Day 11: Our favorite Olympics photos

Seeing Sochi Day 11: Our favorite Olympics photos

Here are some of our favorite photos from Day 11 of the Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

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Seeing Sochi Day 10: Our favorite Olympics photos

Seeing Sochi Day 10: Our favorite Olympics photos

Here are some of our favorite photos from Day 10 of the Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

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US men's hockey beats Slovenia, securing spot in quarterfinals

US men's hockey beats Slovenia, securing spot in quarterfinals

The U.S. men's hockey team nearly shut out Slovenia in the Winter Olympics on Sunday but allowed one goal in the final seconds of the game. The 5-1 win gives the U.S. team an automatic spot in the quarterfinals.
by Vickie Walton-James

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