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‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year
The results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country and sent shockwaves across the world — or were cause for celebration, depending on who you ask. Is it any surprise then that the Merriam-Webster word of the year is “polarization”? “Polarization means...
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards fined $25,000
NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $25,000 for using profane language during a media interview, the NBA announced Monday. Edwards' comments came after the Timberwolves’ 107-90 win at Golden State on Dec. 6. Edwards, a...
Indiana plays Minnesota, aims for 4th straight victory
Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-4, 0-1 Big Ten) at Indiana Hoosiers (7-2) Bloomington, Indiana; Monday, 6:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hoosiers -10.5; over/under is 140.5 BOTTOM LINE: Indiana seeks to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory...
Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in 'The Wizard of Oz' are auctioned for $28 million
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A pair of iconic ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” and stolen from a museum nearly two decades ago sold for a winning bid of $28 million at auction Saturday. Heritage Auctions had estimated that they would fetch $3 million or...
No. 25 Nebraska women roll past previously unbeaten Minnesota 84-65 in Big Ten opener
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Amiah Hargrove came off the bench to hit back-to-back 3-pointers and eight straight points as No. 25 Nebraska built a 16-point lead after a quarter and rolled to an 84-65 win over previously unbeaten Minnesota in a Big Ten Conference opener on Sunday. The...
Garcia, Minnesota Golden Gophers to visit Ballo, Indiana Hoosiers
Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-4, 0-1 Big Ten) at Indiana Hoosiers (7-2) Bloomington, Indiana; Monday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Big Ten foes Indiana and Minnesota meet on Monday. The Hoosiers have gone 6-0 in home games. Indiana averages 80.2 points while...
No. 25 Nebraska plays Minnesota, looks for 8th straight home win
Minnesota Golden Gophers (10-0) at Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-1) Lincoln, Nebraska; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 25 Nebraska hosts Minnesota aiming to extend its seven-game home winning streak. The Cornhuskers are 6-0 on their home court. Nebraska is...
Curl-Salemme, Michaela Cava each score twice, Frost beat Sceptres 6-3 in PWHL
TORONTO (AP) — Britta Curl-Salemme and Michaela Cava each scored twice and the Minnesota Frost beat the Toronto Sceptres 6-3 on Saturday in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Curl-Salemme gave Minnesota a 4-3 lead at 6:29 of the third period. Cava scored the final two goals,...
The DNC chair candidates discuss Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and winning Latino voters
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Four people are running to be the next Democratic National Committee chair, looking to take on the task of reinvigorating a party demoralized by a second loss to President-elect Donald Trump. Others may still get into the race as the party reckons with the...
No. 25 Nebraska hosts conference rival Minnesota
Minnesota Golden Gophers (10-0) at Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-1) Lincoln, Nebraska; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Alexis Markowski and No. 25 Nebraska host Amaya Battle and Minnesota in Big Ten action. The Cornhuskers have gone 6-0 at home. Nebraska is...
