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Nebraska woman charged with helping daughter have abortion
OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) — A Nebraska woman has been charged with helping her teenage daughter end her pregnancy at about 24 weeks after investigators uncovered Facebook messages in which the two discussed using medication to [Read More…]
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Dodgers roll past Twins to boost win streak to nine
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Muncy continued to rebound from a slow start to the season with a home run and Julio Urias pitched seven strong innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning [Read More…]
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Broncos sale to Walton group unanimously OKed by NFL owners
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — The record $4.65 billion sale of the Denver Broncos to Walmart heir Rob Walton and his daughter and son-in-law was unanimously approved Tuesday by NFL owners, the expected final step in the transfer [Read More…]
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Serena Williams says ‘countdown has begun’ to retirement
Saying “the countdown has begun,” 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams announced Tuesday she is ready to step away from tennis so she can turn her focus to having another child and her business interests, presaging the end of [Read More…]
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Bail set at $5M for Nebraska quadruple killing suspect
A judge set bail at $5 million on Monday for a man suspected of killing four people and trying to burn down their homes in the small northeast Nebraska town of Laurel last week. Court records show [Read More…]
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Alexandria survives upset bid from Platte to move to the quarterfinals
MITCHELL, S.D. – The Alexandria Angels survived an upset bid by the Platte Killer Tomatoes on Monday night with a 4-3 win in second round action at the State Amateur Baseball Tournament at Cadwell Park. [Read More…]
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Jays top Twins on overturned call in 10th; Baldelli ejected
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cavan Biggio hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and Whit Merrifield scored on an overturned call to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins [Read More…]
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Twins top Blue Jays 7-3 behind clutch Polanco, strong ’pen
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s bullpen — and prospect of staying in first place — took a badly needed turn this week for the better. The trade deadline produced some true relief for them. Jorge Polanco [Read More…]
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Vikings’ middle men Tomlinson, Phillips viewed as vital to D
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The switch in schemes by the Minnesota Vikings and their edge rushing potential has dominated the narrative around their defense this season. With new addition Za’Darius Smith and healthy returner Danielle [Read More…]
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Mall of America reopens following shooting and lockdown
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — The Mall of America reopened Friday as police search for two people involved in a shooting inside the suburban Minneapolis shopping complex that sent some shoppers running for cover. Bloomington police [Read More…]
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Jays’ miscues lead to Gordon run in 10th, Twins win 6-5
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nick Gordon hit a three-run homer and scored in the 10th inning for Minnesota after a pair of miscues by Toronto catcher Danny Jansen, giving the Twins a 6-5 win over the [Read More…]
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North Dakota clinic ramps up move across river to Minnesota
MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) — The owner of a North Dakota abortion clinic that faces closure this month was directing traffic and deliveries Friday at its planned new location a few miles away in Minnesota. The Red [Read More…]
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Autopsy: Family killed at Iowa park shot, stabbed, strangled
Three family members killed during a shooting last month at an eastern Iowa state park were shot, stabbed and/or strangled, according to autopsy results released Thursday. Tyler Schmidt, 42, died from a gunshot wound and “multiple sharp [Read More…]
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Hernández, Guerrero homer as Blue Jays beat Twins 9-3
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a three-run homer, Teoscar Hernández homered for the second straight day and the Toronto Blue Jays cruised to a 9-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night. [Read More…]
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Platte Killer Tomatoes advance with a 10 run win over Aurora
MITCHELL, S.D. – A six run first inning was more than enough for the Platte Killer Tomatoes as they defeat the Aurora Aces 14-4 in eight innings to advance to Monday night’s second round. Platte [Read More…]
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How the climate deal would help farmers aid the environment
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The climate deal reached last week by Senate Democrats could reduce the amount of greenhouse gases that American farmers produce by expanding programs that help accumulate carbon in soil, fund climate-focused [Read More…]
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Will abortion be on more state ballots after Kansas vote?
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Abortion opponents were shocked and abortion rights advocates energized by a decisive statewide vote in heavily Republican Kansas this week in favor of protecting abortion access, yet it’s not likely to translate into [Read More…]
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South Dakota ethics board pushes ahead in Noem investigation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota government ethics board on Wednesday pressed forward with its investigation of two complaints against Gov. Kristi Noem, resisting an effort from the Republican governor to see them [Read More…]
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Mt. Vernon Mustangs advance with 10-0 shutout of Redfield DQ
MITCHELL, S.D. – The Mt. Vernon Mustangs made quick work of its first round opponent at the State B Amateur Baseball Tournament with a 10-0, seven inning win over Redfield Dairy Queen on Thursday. Mt. [Read More…]
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Jorge López gets 1st save with Twins in 4-1 win over Tigers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Trade acquisition Jorge López earned his first save with his new team, newcomer Sandy León drove in two runs and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1 Wednesday. Carlos Correa and [Read More…]
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