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Sports

Hockey clears House hurdle

Hockey clears House hurdle

The Minnesota House passed a wide ranging K-12 education policy bill Thursday night that would make ice hockey the official state sport.
by Tim Pugmire

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Horse racing industry reacts to Eight Belles' death

The death of Kentucky Derby runner-up Eight Belles has the racing industry talking about how to prevent such breakdowns -- and a loss of fans. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with Randy Sampson, president and CEO of Canterbury Park, the home to horse racing in the Twin Cities.

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Minnesotan breeds Kentucky Derby contender

Minnesotan breeds Kentucky Derby contender

The most famous horse race of all, the Kentucky Derby, will be run on Saturday. One of the favorites is a horse named Big Brown, who was bred by Gary Knapp -- a native of Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Peter Smith on the Wild

Peter Smith on the Wild

The hockey season is over in Minnesota. On Saturday, the Wild lost the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs four games to two. Commentator and reluctant hockey fan Peter Smith says he should have known better.
by Peter Smith

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Minnesota Wild tied 2-2 in playoff series

Minnesota Wild tied 2-2 in playoff series

The Minnesota Wild return to the Xcel Energy Center Thursday night with their best-of-seven playoff series against Colorado tied at two games each. The Wild lost to the Avalanche 5-1 Tuesday night in Denver.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Harness racing park to open near Twin Cities this week

The Running Aces Harness Park is opening this Friday in Columbus, Minnesota just northeast of the Twin Cities. The new park will feature harness racing, which horses pull their drivers behind them in a small cart called a sulky. Morning Edition host Perry Finelli talked with Gregg Keidel, director of racing at Running Aces Harness Park.

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