(MNN)-Minnesota will have a strong presence at the 2026 Winter Olympics in northern Italy, with 37 athletes competing for Team USA and another 22 with ties to the state representing other countries. The Minnesota athletes are expected to compete across multiple winter sports, continuing the state’s long tradition of Olympic participation. Competition at the Milan–Cortina Games begins Thursday, with the opening ceremony scheduled for Friday. The Winter Games are being held in venues across northern Italy, including Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, bringing global attention to the region as athletes from around the world compete for Olympic medals.
An iconic Oregon waterfall was put up for sale on Redfin. Lawmakers approved the money to buy it
The state of Oregon may soon have some new public property: A spectacular waterfall, beloved by generations, that was recently put up for sale on Redfin
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Armed man rammed car into Mich. synagogue, fatally shot
A man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into a major synagogue in a Detroit suburb and was fatally shot by security. That's according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday.
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Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability
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Bill proposes adding Indigenous names and 'inherent right' for wild rice
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