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Olympics and Paralympics

Phelps inches closer to record gold; U.S. takes bronze in men's gymnastics

Phelps inches closer to record gold; U.S. takes bronze in men's gymnastics

Michael Phelps won the 200-meter freestyle for his third gold medal, on pace for a record eight in a single Olympics. It was his ninth career gold, tied with Mark Spitz, Carl Lewis, Soviet gymnast Larysa Latynina and Finnish runner Paavo Nurmi for most ever.

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Anoka teen begins Olympic quest tonight

Anoka teen begins Olympic quest tonight

A recent graduate of Anoka High School will compete in his first wrestling match at the Olympics Tuesday night.
by Tom Weber

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Slideshow: 2008 Summer Olympics Day 4

Slideshow: 2008 Summer Olympics Day 4

Day 4 of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.

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Slideshow: 2008 Summer Olympics Days 2 & 3

Slideshow: 2008 Summer Olympics Days 2 & 3

2008 Summer Olympics days photos: Aug. 9 - Aug. 11.

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Bachman CEO killed and wife injured in Beijing attack

Bachman CEO killed and wife injured in Beijing attack

Neighbors and friends are reacting with shock and sadness to the news that Todd Bachman, head of Minneapolis-based Bachman's garden center, was stabbed and killed in Beijing early Saturday. Todd Bachman's wife Barbara was seriously injured in the attack and remains hospitalized.
by Jessica Mador

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Slideshow: 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony

Slideshow: 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony

2008 Summer Olympics from Beijing, China.

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A preview of the Beijing Olympics

A preview of the Beijing Olympics

Sports reporter Jay Weiner is in Beijing, China, covering the Olympics for the 14th time. He joins Midday for an up-close look at the competition -- and the politics -- as the Summer Games begin on Friday.

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New Ulm woman makes Olympic wrestling team

New Ulm woman makes Olympic wrestling team

The road to the Olympics for one Minnesota wrestler began in New Ulm, veered north to Canada, and will head west to Beijing next month for the games.
by Mark Steil

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Two Minnesotans make Olympic track team

Two Minnesotans make Olympic track team

Shani Marks of Apple Valley qualified in the triple jump, and Duluth native Kara Goucher made it in the 10,000-meter race.

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Olympic connection highlights Bemidji's long curling tradition

Olympic connection highlights Bemidji's long curling tradition

People in Bemidji will be closely watching Olympic curling competition this year in Turin, Italy. Five Bemidji curlers are competing in the Winter games -- half of the entire U.S. curling team. Curling has long been a way of life for many in Bemidji.
by Tom Robertson

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