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P.S. And just to be clear: I like sports! It’s a great way to take a break from politics and enjoy something thrilling and just for fun, like reading Britt Robson’s deep dive on the Timberwolves. But sports and politics are different things, and they should be covered differently. We get that at MinnPost. If you do, too, I hope you’ll donate today.