Minnesota Twins News
New year brings new laws, including paid family leave
From a major new paid leave benefit to the end of the deer shotgun zone, Jan. 1 brings several new laws.
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Minnesota Star Tribune closes Minneapolis printing plant as staff reflect on the end of an era
The closure of the Heritage Center comes as readers increasingly get their news online. The paper will now be printed in Iowa.
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Pirates' recent offseason moves prove Twins' Derek Shelton was unlucky scapegoat
The Pirates are finally improving their team through free agency and trade acquisitions after making new Twins manager Derek Shelton a scapegoat.
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Oh, the irony: Chisholm mining museum will move for ore
The Minnesota Discovery Center sits on land atop ore, with rights owned by some of the states most storied families.
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With embrace of Native culture, St. Paul student finds his voice in state politics
Dexter Paasch of Harding High took advocacy to the State Capitol and will return next year as a student leader.
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As people with disabilities live longer, Twin Cities facilities rework services
Providers are facing shortages in both funding and staffing, leaving some with waiting lists for group homes.
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Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats tap influencers to spread political message
After Republicans outmaneuvered Democrats online in the 2024 election, Walz and fellow Democrats are trying to build their own network of content creators.
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A season of uncertainty: Having weathered 2025 turbulence, a Minnesota farm family braces for 2026
Theres no end in sight to the instability created by President Donald Trumps trade policies, and one analysis projects more challenges in the new year.
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Takeaways: Wild turn defeat into overtime victory at Winnipeg to kick off road trip
Mats Zuccarello forced OT with 22 seconds left in regulation with a 6-on-4 goal, and Matt Boldy ended it 39 seconds into OT.
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Brodie Ziemer, Will Zellers lead Team USA to World Junior Championship victory over Switzerland
The United States captain and Gophers forward sparked his team to its second victory in as many games at Grand Casino Arena.
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Serial entrepreneur and 2nd Wind founder Dick Enrico dies at 85
The Minnesota businessman left his mark on generations with the slogan: Why buy new when slightly used will do?
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Athletics-Tyler Soderstrom extension could inspire Twins to sign young star long-term
The Twins should be inspired to extend their young star after the Athletics signed left fielder/first baseman Tyler Soderstrom to a seven-year, $86 million extension.
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As demand rises, halal food options shrink at Minnesota food shelves
Isuroon was forced to close one of its four locations and the Brian Coyle Centers food shelf often runs short before it can serve all families in need, a sign of the strain many families are…
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There's no reason the Twins can't target this budding left-handed All-Star
MacKenzie Gore is a top free agent starting pitcher on the market this winter. The Minnesota Twins need a southpaw in the rotation, and he would be a perfect fit.
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Winter storm to bring snow, possible blizzard conditions to Minnesota Sunday
The National Weather Service is warning of possible blizzard conditions along the western I-90 corridor, while up to 6 inches of snow are expected in the eastern part of the state.
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A Minneapolis neighborhood cradles this grieving Annunciation family
Amid never-ending grief after their 8-year-old sons murder, Fletcher Merkels family finds strength in community.
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Post-holidays return season in Minnesota, U.S. might not be so easy this year
About 72% of retailers now charge a processing fee, according to the National Retail Federation, while others are shortening return windows or imposing stricter policies to help reduce costs and…
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World Juniors fans can get in a skate on metro areas refrigerated outdoor rinks
St. Pauls are popular with some visiting NHL teams.
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Twins' Byron Buxton deserves to start for USA over young Cubs outfielder in 2026 WBC
Byron Buxton is reportedly on Team USA's preliminary roster for the 2026 WBC. He deserves to be the starting center fielder over Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong.
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Mississippi River mining plan dredges up concerns about damage to natural areas
Dakota County and the Metropolitan Council, worried about effects on local parks, are asking for more information before the project moves forward.
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