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Stories from March 9, 2025

Vikings re-sign Aaron Jones to 2-year, $20M contract after solid debut with former rival

Vikings re-sign Aaron Jones to 2-year, $20M contract after solid debut with former rival

The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a two-year, $20 million contract with running back Aaron Jones that prevents the popular veteran from reaching free agency after a solid debut with his former rival.
by The Associated Press

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Quiet, mild Sunday night gives way to 60s on Monday

Quiet, mild Sunday night gives way to 60s on Monday

Record-breaking temperatures are possible on Monday, with highs reaching the mid-60s and 70s in the west. A cold front will bring temperatures back to seasonal levels on Tuesday, before warming up again into the 60s and 70s by Friday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Ex-central banker to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister after winning Liberal Party vote

Ex-central banker to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister after winning Liberal Party vote

Former central banker Mark Carney will become Canada’s next prime minister after the governing Liberal Party elected him its leader as the country deals with U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threat, and a federal election looms. 
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota RHP Ramirez out for extended time with a tear in his shoulder

Minnesota RHP Ramirez out for extended time with a tear in his shoulder

Minnesota right-hander Erasmo Ramirez has a significant tear in his shoulder and will be out for an extended period. Twins trainer Nick Paparesta told reporters about the injury on Saturday, adding that it will be weeks before Ramirez is re-examined to determine his progress. 
by The Associated Press

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How a canoe helped turn Hawaiian culture into a source of pride and even influenced Hollywood

How a canoe helped turn Hawaiian culture into a source of pride and even influenced Hollywood

Early crew members of the voyaging canoe Hokulea have gathered in Hawaii to celebrate the vessel's 50th birthday. The Hokulea and its crews proved Polynesians settled their islands by navigating the seas instead of accidentally drifting there on logs.
by The Associated Press

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Super Bowl stars Josh Sweat and Milton Williams headline a list of NFL free agents

Super Bowl stars Josh Sweat and Milton Williams headline a list of NFL free agents

NFL teams can start reshaping their rosters by signing free agents this week. There’s plenty of attention on the quarterbacks, including Sam Darnold, Russell Wilson and Justin Fields.
by The Associated Press

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Facing competition from Big Tech, states dangle incentives and loosen laws to attract power plants

Facing competition from Big Tech, states dangle incentives and loosen laws to attract power plants

Facing spiking energy demand, U.S. states are pressing for ways to build new power plants faster as policymakers try to protect residents from higher electric bills and keep their economies on track.
by The Associated Press

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South Dakota law raises questions about future of massive Midwest pipeline

South Dakota law raises questions about future of massive Midwest pipeline

A new law in South Dakota prohibiting the use of eminent domain to acquire land for carbon capture pipelines challenges the viability of a proposed project snaking through five Midwest states.
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Watch the moon turn red during a total lunar eclipse in March

Watch the moon turn red during a total lunar eclipse in March

A total lunar eclipse will flush the moon red across the Western Hemisphere. On Thursday night into Friday morning, the Earth will cast a shadow that totally blocks the moon. Best viewing will be from North America and South America. 
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota United wins second straight, beats Earthquakes 1-0

Minnesota United wins second straight, beats Earthquakes 1-0

Kelvin Yeboah scored for the second consecutive game and Dayne St. Clair had two saves to help Minnesota United beat the San Jose Earthquakes 1-0. Yeboah back-heeled a volley to open the scoring in the 38th minute. 
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Warm and sunny Sunday; record highs possible

Warm and sunny Sunday; record highs possible

Another warm weekend day with temperatures climbing into the 60s, potentially breaking records. The week ahead remains well above average, with a brief cooldown on Tuesday as a cold front moves through. A soaking rain arrives Friday with another spring storm.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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