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Stories from March 17, 2024

Jessie Diggins is a U.S. cross-country ski powerhouse after 2nd World Cup win

Jessie Diggins is a U.S. cross-country ski powerhouse after 2nd World Cup win

Jessie Diggins, age 32, won her first Olympic gold medal in 2018 in South Korea and has now captured two World Cup titles, blowing past European skiers who typically dominate cross-country skiing.
by Brian Mann

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Second man indicted in ‘Oz’ ruby slipper theft

Second man indicted in ‘Oz’ ruby slipper theft

A federal grand jury has indicted a second person in connection with the theft nearly two decades ago of a pair of ruby slippers worn in the film, “The Wizard of Oz.” Jerry Hal Saliterman, 76, of Crystal, made his first court appearance Friday in St. Paul.
by Matt Sepic

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‘Fargo’ cinematographer to be featured at MSP International Film Festival

‘Fargo’ cinematographer to be featured at MSP International Film Festival

Oscar-winning cinematographer Roger Deakins will be attending three events in Minneapolis in late April, including a screening of “Fargo” and a book signing for “Byways,” his book of still photography.
by Nicole Ki

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North Dakota voters will decide whether 81 is too old to serve in Congress

North Dakota voters will decide whether 81 is too old to serve in Congress

North Dakota voters will decide in June whether to prevent people from running for Congress if they're old enough to turn 81 during their House or Senate term. The vote is set to take place amid a rematch between the oldest men to be president, Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
by The Associated Press

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State Medicaid offices target dead people’s homes to recoup their health care costs

State Medicaid offices target dead people’s homes to recoup their health care costs

Many Americans rely on Medicaid when fighting diseases. But there’s a catch. Often, states try to recoup the costs after the recipients die. That could mean a big bill — even the sale of their homes.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota United end seven-game winless streak against LAFC, win 2-0 behind Eric Ramsay’s debut

Minnesota United end seven-game winless streak against LAFC, win 2-0 behind Eric Ramsay’s debut

Robin Lod and Bongokuhle Hlongwane each scored a goal, and Minnesota United ended a seven-game winless streak against LAFC with a 2-0 victory in coach Eric Ramsay’s debut for the Loons.
by The Associated Press

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Kyrou and Schenn score in the shootout as the Blues top the Wild 3-2

Kyrou and Schenn score in the shootout as the Blues top the Wild 3-2

Jordan Kyrou and Brayden Schenn scored in the shootout, lifting the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Kyrou and Schenn also scored in regulation as St. Louis earned its third straight win.
by The Associated Press

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Edwards scores 31 and Conley tallies 25 in his return to Utah to help Timberwolves top Jazz

Edwards scores 31 and Conley tallies 25 in his return to Utah to help Timberwolves top Jazz

Anthony Edwards scored 31 points despite a twisted ankle, Mike Conley added a season-high 25 points in his return to Utah, and the Minnesota Timberwolves topped the struggling Jazz 119-100 on Saturday night.
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A chilly and breezy Sunday

A chilly and breezy Sunday

Sunday will bring us the chilliest weather that we’ve seen this March. We have the forecast details.
by Ron Trenda

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Minneapolis makes steps towards compliance with policing agreement, obstacles remain

Minneapolis makes steps towards compliance with policing agreement, obstacles remain

The city of Minneapolis has leadership vacancies in two departments which play a central role in keeping up the city’s end of the court-enforced agreement on policing with the state’s human rights department.
by Brandt Williams

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