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Kentucky appeals judge denies NCAA bid to block 30 athletes from playing as hoops season draws near

The NCAA was denied emergency relief by a Kentucky Court of Appeals judge Friday, leaving eligible a host of college athletes as the basketball season is about to begin until a panel of three judges can consider the governing body s request for relief. The 30 athletes involved, including Missouri...

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Let’s Freak Out About Kids and Technology in This Week’s Open Thread

As we do every Friday, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.

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Are 6-0 Minnesota Vikings actually for real?

Are 6-0 Minnesota Vikings actually for real? Why aren t people giving the Vikings enough respect; Latest Vikings trade deadline rumors; Will Vikings beat the Lions; Plus more Vikings news and a Snake Draft of the Week on Purple Daily! Subscribe to our channel for more Vikings content every day of...

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Protestors request temporary restraining order for Hermantown data center

Stop the Hermantown Data Center, LLC filed the motion Thursday, requesting the court block any permits or construction work.

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Dartmouth provost resigns after AI detector flags his writing

Dartmouth College Provost Santiago Schnell has resigned after a faculty committee found that he used artificial intelligence to meaningfully alter his writing and was not forthcoming about his use of the technology.

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Medtronic’s Diabetes Split-Off Drew a Crowd. Now MiniMed Has to Deliver.

When Fridley-based Medtronic announced earlier this year it would split-off MiniMed, its diabetes business, investors expressed interest in exchanging their shares. On Oct. 15, Medtronic reported it had a 5.4x oversubscription for its exchange offer for MiniMed. While all shareholders with 100...

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Watchdog secures settlement with Pine Island over Google data center concerns

Local News Watchdog secures settlement with Pine Island over Google data center concerns By Frankie McLister Frankie McLister Reporter Frankie McLister, originally from Middletown, Maryland, holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism....

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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell is being ROASTED

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell is being ROASTED by national talking heads; Does the Vikings head coach deserve the criticism; The Milwaukee Brewers won the World Series; Judd eats waffles between shows; Plus, a Vikings memory on this day in 2010 and more on Mackey Judd. SUPPORT OUR...

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Minnesota Timberwolves struggle without Anthony Edwards

Minnesota Timberwolves struggle without Anthony Edwards; Can the Timberwolves adapt without Edwards; How concerned should the Timberwolves be about Rudy Gobert’s play; Tim Connelly addressed Anthony Edwards injury and his return to the Timberwolves; Former Timberwolves forward Naz Reid was benched...

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Panel warns surveillance and AI outpace Twin Cities laws

Minneapolis police used fake social media accounts to surveil Black residents and organizations, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights found in 2022. At a St. Paul community panel, Council Member Robin Wonsley and others warned that surveillance and AI are outpacing local oversight. Contributing...

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Can Minnesota Vikings get Justin Jefferson going ASAP?

Justin Jefferson s productivity with the Minnesota Vikings is at an all-time low; What can the Vikings do to get Jefferson going; The Chicago Bears swing a massive trade for Jeffrey Simmons; Where’s the line for the Vikings to land Jonathan Taylor; Plus other Vikings news and a QB Cesspool...

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Dump truck kills woman crossing Cleveland Avenue in St. Paul

A woman died Thursday after a dump truck hit her while she was crossing a busy intersection in St. Paul. St. Paul police said officers responded to a pedestrian crash near Ford Parkway and Cleveland Avenue just after 8 a.m. Authorities said the woman was struck while crossing Cleveland Avenue....

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DoorDash buying Instacart for $17B: What this means for customers

DoorDash to by Instacart for $17 billion DoorDash is gobbling up Instacart in a $17 billion acquisition that will supercharge its grocery delivery business. DoorDash said the Instacart brand name and app will remain, and Instacart shoppers can continue fulfilling orders for Instacart. Grocers can...

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