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Stories from August 10, 2024

The U.S. men’s basketball team topples France to win its fifth straight Olympic gold

The U.S. men’s basketball team topples France to win its fifth straight Olympic gold

The Americans’ streak of dominance in Olympic men’s basketball has only grown more impressive as international basketball has become more competitive than ever. The U.S. defeated host France 98-87.
by Becky Sullivan

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Pleasant weekend weather continues

Pleasant weekend weather continues

Comfortable weather conditions persist into the second half of the weekend. Temperatures in the mid to upper 70s, with dry dewpoints in the 50s. Winds decrease on Sunday with
by Mandy Thalhuber

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U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles may have to return Olympic bronze medal after ruling

U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles may have to return Olympic bronze medal after ruling

Chiles won bronze after a last-minute inquiry found the judges had underscored her by a tenth of a point. On Saturday, an appeals court vacated the inquiry, saying it had come four seconds too late.
by Becky Sullivan

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USWNT wins its fifth Olympic gold medal in women’s soccer with a 1-0 victory over Brazil in final

USWNT wins its fifth Olympic gold medal in women’s soccer with a 1-0 victory over Brazil in final

The Americans, who hadn’t won gold since the 2012 London Olympics, closed out an undefeated run to the title in their first international campaign under new coach Emma Hayes.
by The Associated Press

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Seoul says North Korea has flown more trash balloons toward South Korea

Seoul says North Korea has flown more trash balloons toward South Korea

South Korea’s military says North Korea is again flying balloons likely carrying trash toward the South, adding to a bizarre psychological warfare campaign amid tensions between the war-divided rivals.
by The Associated Press

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Mars and Jupiter get chummy in the night sky. The planets won't get this close again until 2033

Mars and Jupiter get chummy in the night sky. The planets won't get this close again until 2033

Mars and Jupiter are cozying up in the night sky for their closest rendezvous this decade. They'll be so close Wednesday, at least from our perspective, that just a sliver of moon could fit between them.
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Sunshine and 70s continue

Sunshine and 70s continue

We are approaching the tail-end of our cooler weather pattern, with warming temperatures and precipitation chances returning by mid week. This weekend will feature lots of sunshine with highs in the 70s, and dewpoints in the 50s. Northwesterly winds increasing once more, 5-15 mph. Very isolated rain chances late Sunday into the overnight hours for southern Minnesota.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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