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February 20, 2018 at 2:14AM
Singer Fergie performs the national anthem prior to an NBA All-Star basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Fergie (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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KNOW THIS

Even if you didn't like Fergie's rendition of the national anthem at the NBA All-Star Game, you should appreciate her statement Monday: "I'm a risk taker artistically, but clearly this rendition didn't strike the intended tone. I love this country and honestly tried my best."

WATCH THIS

The Gophers women's basketball team, 10-4 in the Big Ten, is about to play its final home game of the season Tuesday vs. Indiana at Williams Arena. It's not televised, but you can watch Carlie Wagner & Co. in person or via BTN2Go.

RANDOM FANDOM

"Only saw the highlights, but every Wild goal was a good, hockey, playmaking goal — no flukes or empty-netters. That's progress, or at least a pleasant change. Not badly outshot. Solid win on the road."

"sjm7677" commenting on startribune.com.

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"Fergie's national anthem had Trump ready to kneel."

@The_Barftender

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