Olympics and Paralympics

August 6, 2008 3:13 PM

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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July 2, 2008 3:00 PM

New Ulm woman makes Olympic wrestling team

The road to the Olympics for one Minnesota wrestler began in New Ulm, veered north to Canada, and will head west to Beijing next month for the games.

by Mark Steil

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June 30, 2008 10:11 AM

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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February 10, 2006 2:00 AM

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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