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Olympics and Paralympics

Bachman CEO killed and wife injured in Beijing attack

Bachman CEO killed and wife injured in Beijing attack

Neighbors and friends are reacting with shock and sadness to the news that Todd Bachman, head of Minneapolis-based Bachman's garden center, was stabbed and killed in Beijing early Saturday. Todd Bachman's wife Barbara was seriously injured in the attack and remains hospitalized.
by Jessica Mador

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A preview of the Beijing Olympics

A preview of the Beijing Olympics

Sports reporter Jay Weiner is in Beijing, China, covering the Olympics for the 14th time. He joins Midday for an up-close look at the competition -- and the politics -- as the Summer Games begin on Friday.

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Two Minnesotans make Olympic track team

Two Minnesotans make Olympic track team

Shani Marks of Apple Valley qualified in the triple jump, and Duluth native Kara Goucher made it in the 10,000-meter race.

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Olympic connection highlights Bemidji's long curling tradition

Olympic connection highlights Bemidji's long curling tradition

People in Bemidji will be closely watching Olympic curling competition this year in Turin, Italy. Five Bemidji curlers are competing in the Winter games -- half of the entire U.S. curling team. Curling has long been a way of life for many in Bemidji.
by Tom Robertson

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