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Northfield swimmers accomplish an "Iron Lady" during swim meet
NORTHFIELD, Minn. — Northfield swim and dive captains Edy McLaughlin and Ella Krupicka are a true dynamic duo. They've been swimming together for the Gators since they were in 8th grade, and now, as seniors, they're breaking records together.At a meet in September, the two deferred from scoring points for the team, and instead participated in what's called an "Iron Lady," where a swimmer participates in every single event in one meet. Normally, the two compete in four events each per meet, but for the 'Iron Lady' they swam 11 events, which was a total of 1,550 yards."For me it was...
What is "runner's high"? And what happens in our bodies to create it?
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Tens of thousands of runners might still be in recovery mode today after this weekend's Twin Cities Marathon. That doesn't mean they're not basking in the bliss of finishing a long race. What is "runner's high"? And what happens in our bodies to create it? It's hard to match the feeling of winning a marathon, but that doesn't mean those still miles from the finish line aren't finding joy."I started feeling it about maybe 23, 24 miles into marathon," said runner Jose Perales."It was just pure accomplishment and adrenaline that I pushed through to the end," described another runner.Happiness...
Mild weather continues Tuesday in Twin Cities, with warmer air coming
MINNEAPOLIS — Tuesday will be another warm and sunny fall day, and we're still on track to hit the 80s later this week.Though some spots up north and in western Wisconsin will be dealing with early frost, temperatures will eventually climb to mild marks. In the Twin Cities, expect highs in the low 70s and sunshine.A wind shift will occur midweek as high pressure shifts eastward, helping to usher in warmer air. We'll have a few more clouds to finish the week on Friday, but temperatures will remain 10 to 15 degrees above average.Cooler air moves in on Saturday, but it won't really take over until Sunday. Highs will be around 60 degrees heading into next week, and we may see overnight lows in the 30s for the first time.A dry month is coming, with no rain expected in the foreseeable future.
Twin Cities expected to see steepest drop in new apartments
The Twin Cities is expected to see the biggest decline in apartment construction of any major metro in the country, according to a recent report. Why it matters: A recent building boom has helped the Twin Cities remain one of the most affordable places to own or rent, and an impending slowdown could threaten that status.
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