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Minnesotans find moments of inspiration in a world turned upside down

From neighborhoods exercising together to drive-by wedding receptions, Minnesota's stay-at-home order has brought us together in many ways.




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Morning forecast: 61, cloudy, wet weather on the way

Morning Star Tribune Local Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) Weather Video Forecast




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Afternoon forecast: 61, wet weather on the way

Afternoon Star Tribune Local Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) Weather Video Forecast




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Twin Cities military flyover honors health care heroes

The Minnesota National Guard conducted statewide flyovers on Wednesday in recognition of those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic response.




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Trump joins World War II vets at V-E Day ceremony

The seven veterans who took part at the wreath-laying ceremony were ages 96 to 100.




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Lamar Jackson Says He'll Be On Cover Of Next 'Madden' Game

The quarterback says he's not worried about the Madden Curse.




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Ravens Offseason Work Goes Virtual

The Ravens strength and conditioning program, playbook, tape and NFL Draft are now completely virtual.




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Longtime Dolphins Coach, Former Colts Coach Don Shula Dies At Age 90

The Miaimi Dolphins announced Monday that coach Don Shula has died. He was 90 years old. 




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Ravens Earl Thomas Responds After Reported Domestic Incident

The April 13 incident came to light in a TMZ report.




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Baltimore Ravens Release 2020 Regular Season Schedule

The Baltimore Ravens are scheduled to play five primetime games, including two at M&T Bank Stadium.




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Do you have enough time for the 4-second workout?

A study suggests short, high-intensity workouts may offset health risks caused by sitting.




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How You Could Join The Monopoly Millionaires Club

It's a new twist on the old jackpot game. Maryland Lottery Director Stephen Martino explains the key concept.




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Congressman Cummings Defends Ebola Response In NYC

Some members of Congress say the new Ebola infection in New York City is exposing flaws in the system and raising new concerns.




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Miami Herald: Florida’s lax oversight of nursing homes spills over from one deadly crisis to the next

Miami Herald: Florida’s lax oversight of nursing homes spills over from one deadly crisis to the next. “Florida’s solution for one potential crisis — the failure of nearly 100 elder-care facilities to comply with the state’s emergency power law, even as hurricane season approaches — is to allow the homes to pack all their residents … Continue reading Miami Herald: Florida’s lax oversight of nursing homes spills over from one deadly crisis to the next




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New York Times: One-Third of All U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Are Nursing Home Residents or Workers

New York Times: One-Third of All U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Are Nursing Home Residents or Workers. “At least 25,600 residents and workers have died from the coronavirus at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities for older adults in the United States, according to a New York Times database. The virus so far has infected more … Continue reading New York Times: One-Third of All U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Are Nursing Home Residents or Workers




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California Literary Review: What coronavirus costs to the Italian cultural heritage.

California Literary Review: What coronavirus costs to the Italian cultural heritage.. “Given that Italy’s is generally considered the world’s richest cultural heritage, maintenance of its historic monuments and museum, with exhibits dating from the early Neolithic era through today’s avantgarde, is costly. But with international tourism virtually at the end for an indefinite period because … Continue reading California Literary Review: What coronavirus costs to the Italian cultural heritage.




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Institute of Cancer Research: Scientists bring together world’s coronavirus research in ‘intelligent’ online database

Institute of Cancer Research: Scientists bring together world’s coronavirus research in ‘intelligent’ online database. “Scientists have created a dynamic database driven by artificial intelligence which is collecting together the world’s research on coronavirus in a single online space. The new resource will make freely available vast amounts of data on the biology and treatment of … Continue reading Institute of Cancer Research: Scientists bring together world’s coronavirus research in ‘intelligent’ online database




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‘We have to test more people’: Wisconsin expands coronavirus testing for African American, Latino and tribal communities (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: ‘We have to test more people’: Wisconsin expands coronavirus testing for African American, Latino and tribal communities. “All African Americans, Latinos and tribal community members in Wisconsin will have access to free COVID-19 testing under a plan announced Thursday by Gov. Tony Evers. Evers’ plan is an effort to combat the staggering … Continue reading ‘We have to test more people’: Wisconsin expands coronavirus testing for African American, Latino and tribal communities (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)




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Jerusalem Post: Meet the 107-year-old woman who survived the coronavirus and Spanish flu

Jerusalem Post: Meet the 107-year-old woman who survived the coronavirus and Spanish flu. “After Marilee Shapiro Asher was admitted to the hospital in mid-April sick with COVID-19, her daughter got a call from the doctor telling her she ought to get down there right away. Her mother likely had only 12 hours to live. ‘Well, … Continue reading Jerusalem Post: Meet the 107-year-old woman who survived the coronavirus and Spanish flu




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Washington Post: In the early days of the pandemic, the U.S. government turned down an offer to manufacture millions of N95 masks in America

Washington Post: In the early days of the pandemic, the U.S. government turned down an offer to manufacture millions of N95 masks in America. “It was Jan. 22, a day after the first case of covid-19 was detected in the United States, and orders were pouring into Michael Bowen’s company outside Fort Worth, some from … Continue reading Washington Post: In the early days of the pandemic, the U.S. government turned down an offer to manufacture millions of N95 masks in America




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‘Finally, a virus got me.’ Scientist who fought Ebola and HIV reflects on facing death from COVID-19 (Science Magazine)

Science Magazine: ‘Finally, a virus got me.’ Scientist who fought Ebola and HIV reflects on facing death from COVID-19. “Virologist Peter Piot, director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, fell ill with COVID-19 in mid-March. He spent a week in a hospital and has been recovering at his home in London since. … Continue reading ‘Finally, a virus got me.’ Scientist who fought Ebola and HIV reflects on facing death from COVID-19 (Science Magazine)




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BuzzFeed News: The J.Crew Bankruptcy Has Exposed A Hard Truth About The Influencer Economy

BuzzFeed News: The J.Crew Bankruptcy Has Exposed A Hard Truth About The Influencer Economy. “The news this week that the parent company of beloved preppy brand J.Crew and its hip millennial sister, Madewell, had filed for bankruptcy led to an outpouring of sadness from fans across social media. It also led to a stark revelation … Continue reading BuzzFeed News: The J.Crew Bankruptcy Has Exposed A Hard Truth About The Influencer Economy




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Burlington Free Press: Fired after raising concerns about unsafe conditions, UPS whistleblower gets her job back

Burlington Free Press: Fired after raising concerns about unsafe conditions, UPS whistleblower gets her job back. “Marge Harvey got her job back. Harvey, a 33-year veteran driver for UPS in St. Johnsbury, was fired on April 10 after pushing management on unsafe conditions at her workplace, including no personal protective equipment, no soap in the … Continue reading Burlington Free Press: Fired after raising concerns about unsafe conditions, UPS whistleblower gets her job back




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Corona Crisis: The numbers that really matter

Early on when the corona pandemic did start in China, the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) did start to build a dashboard to monitor the number of infected cases and the number of patients that died from the disease. The numbers are certainly taken with great care, but as soon as the virus spread outside China […]




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Josh Spiegel Commentary: The Coronavirus Blame Game

Josh Spiegel talks about the Coronavirus and unleashes a torrent of blame on China and its eating habits.




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Josh Spiegel Commentary: The State Of Our Union

While Democrats and Republicans have been divided for years, Josh Spiegel says, during the State of the Union speech, it was clear there's bipartisan support for despising each other.




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Josh Spiegel Commentary: The Final Word On The Pugh Scandal

In a week that saw the release of former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh's apology video and Pugh being sentenced to federal prison for conspiracy and tax evasion, Josh Spiegel offers his wrap up on the Healthy Holly saga.




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Josh Spiegel Commentary: Coronavirus Mixed Messages

Confused about Coronavirus? You’re not alone. Josh Spiegel gives many examples of the mixed messages that have been circulating.




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Josh Spiegel Commentary: A Rant On Pandemic Cliches

In today's Commentary, Josh Spiegel shares his latest observations on the pandemic including the overwhelming number of cliches that he says have overwhelmed him.




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Minnesota briefs: Nature nonprofit aims to get kids outdoors during pandemic




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Lawsuit: Southern Minnesota deputies conducted roadside cavity search of woman in freezing temperatures

The lawsuit, brought the ACLU, says Rock County deputies ignored Kelli Jo Torres' pleas to go to the station or hospital.




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Thoroughbred Makeover Diaries Presented By Excel Equine: Horses Don’t Read The Script

Michael Wrona, the announcer at Los Alamitos Race Course and a great friend and mentor since I was a teenager and started broadcasting horse races 20 years ago, once told me, “The trouble with racehorses is they can't read scripts!” That line has stuck with me years later. It's a shame that horses don't always […]

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Breeders’ Cup Presents Connections: ‘Sometimes You Need To Take The Pride And Put It In The Back’

At just 33 years of age, Juan Alvarado was already among the top echelon of trainers in his native Dominican Republic. He had trained a Triple Crown winner, Dr. Calderon, in 1985, and had saddled the winners of some of the country's most prestigious stakes races. But in 1992, tragedy struck the local horse racing […]

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Weekend Lineup: No Derby, But Plenty Of Action At Oaklawn

Throughout the year, the NTRA will provide a guide to the best stakes races in North America and beyond. Races are listed in chronological order (all times Eastern). Full previews when available can be found through the link for each race. There may be no Kentucky Oaks or Kentucky Derby this weekend, but there is […]

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Breeders’ Cup Presents Connections: ‘Lucky’ Jake Olesiak Working Overtime At Fonner

The national attention focused on Fonner Park over the past month hasn't encouraged the Nebraska racetrack's perennial leading rider Jake Olesiak to quit his day job. Olesiak works 40 hours per week as a supervisor at an ethanol plant, E. Energy Adams, located near his home in Firth, nearly two hours away from Fonner in […]

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Kentucky Derby Consignor Standings Presented By Keeneland: Charlatan Keeps Rewarding Denali Stud, Stonestreet Partnership

The partnership between breeder Stonestreet Farm and consignor Denali Stud has produced a bevy of top-dollar horses at auction, and Charlatan's eye-popping triumph in the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby showed just what a high-priced offering from that union can do on the racetrack. Charlatan was offered by Denali Stud as agent for Stonestreet's “Bred and […]

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Police: Eight Shot, One Fatally At Cookouts In West Baltimore

Baltimore Police say multiple people were shot, at least one dead, at two cookouts on Edmondson Ave near North Warwick Ave on Sunday evening.




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Jury Convicts Teen In Death Of Baltimore County Police Officer

Prosecutors said sentencing is set for July 23. Dawnta Harris faces life in prison on the felony murder conviction alone, with up to five years for auto theft and 20 years for first-degree burglary.




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Missouri Senate Passes Bill To Ban Abortions At 8 Weeks

Missouri’s Republican-led Senate passed a bill to ban abortions at eight weeks of pregnancy.




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McConnell, A Tobacco-State Republican, Unveils Bill To Raise Age To Buy Tobacco

(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, from the tobacco state of Kentucky, on Monday unveiled federal legislation to raise the minimum age to purchase e-cigarettes and all other...




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Real Estate Executive Offers To Lend Baltimore Money To Pay Hackers

The executive said that it has been nearly impossible for his company and other realty companies to do business in Baltimore City.




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Guthrie board slashes budget, cuts two-thirds of upcoming season due to coronavirus impact

The Guthrie's plans for three shows would be the briefest season in its 60-year history. Among the cuts: "A Christmas Carol."




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As Minneapolis homeless camp raises health alarms, officials move to contain its spread

Citing urgent public health concerns, Metro Transit authorities are moving to contain the spread of a large and growing homeless encampment near the light-rail line in south Minneapolis.




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Minnesota's high school robotics teams design gear for COVID-19 first responders

Minnesota high schools are manufacturing protective gear




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Twin Cities theater artist marks 25 years in the only acting job he's ever had

An inventive spirit, and some naughtiness, has fueled actor Dean Holt for 25 years at CTC, the only acting job he's ever had.




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Comment on Vet Student Arrested, Accused Of Running Scam On Horse Owners by Denise Steffanus

In North Carolina, she claimed to be a vet student at NC State. I think the more authorities dig, the more they'll find.




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Comment on Looking Back: Alydar Gave Lucille Markey A ‘Big Thrill’ In 1978 Blue Grass by mike

Alydar,The Markeys, John Veitch and Jorge Velasquez. All Top class participants in the Sport of Horse Racing.




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Comment on Clocker Suspended Five Years For Posting Fraudulent Workouts; Trainers Sanctioned by perks

omg thats about right Hamish. I never trust work times on claimers especially.




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Comment on Clocker Suspended Five Years For Posting Fraudulent Workouts; Trainers Sanctioned by perks

oh here we go... seriously get a life tired of the racial BS.




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Comment on Coming Soon: A New Racetrack In Ho Chi Minh City by really

I'm sure they have a well established rehoming program for retirement.