Minnesota Twins News
Minnesota DHS worker spared prosecution, but receives 1-day suspension for keying Teslas
The state Department of Human Services employee went around his downtown neighborhood and inflicted $20,000 in damage to six vehicles made by Elon Musks company.
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Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Gophers, dies at 89
Lou Holtz, the College Football Hall of Fame coach who led Notre Dame to the 1988 national championship and won 249 games over 33 seasons at six schools, has died. He was 89.
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Walz and Ellison clash with Republicans in fraud hearing, condemn Trump immigration crackdown
The hearing came as Operation Metro Surge winds down in Minnesota and as the state continues to grapple with fraud in its social services programs.
Source: Twins Insider
Twins Spring Training Update: Walker Jenkins & others cut, Joe Ryan's status, Byron Buxton leaves for WBC, more
Here's the latest news regarding Minnesota Twins spring training in Fort Myers, Florida.
Source: Puckett's Pond
Alex Messenger survived both a grizzly attack and writing a novel
Local fiction: I was very certain I was about to die, says the Duluth writer. So is the main character of his new book.
Source: Twins Insider
Twins cut six players from spring roster, including top prospect Walker Jenkins
Jenkins, the Twins top-rated prospect, is sidelined because of a left hamstring strain.
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The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for March 5-11 include Jason Isbell, Dropkick Murphys, Los Lobos, Peaches, John Oates and the Lone Bellow.
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Twins just got new potential trade partners in Braves, Phillies after PED suspensions
The Twins have a lot of outfielders. The Braves and Phillies could be interested in acquiring one with Jurickson Profar and Johan Rojas facing PED suspensions.
Source: Puckett's Pond
St. Paul to vote on new drive-thru regulations
After the Carbucks headache and years of study, St. Paul is poised to allow new drive-thrus again, but with new restrictions.
Source: Twins Insider
Close to 650 federal agents remain in Minnesota weeks after border czar announced end of operation
There are still more than quadruple the 150 agents Tom Homan said there would be in the state by the end of last week.
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How the Minnesota Capitol became ground zero for the debate over law enforcement masks
A proposal to ban law enforcement from covering their faces is running into pushback from Republicans, who say unmasking agents could lead to threats and harassment.
Source: Twins Insider
Fewer Minnesotans are obese. Should weight loss drugs get the credit?
Reversal in obesity rate syncs with rising usage of expensive GLP-1 medications, but whether the trend will continue in Minnesota is unclear.
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Hockey hair flair: Behind the scenes with the Delano boys team ahead of the state tournament
Hockey Across Minnesota: Delano players provide sneak peeks of their new hairdos before the state tourney.
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GOP lawmakers defeat bill that would bar ICE partnerships with local governments
A committee in the Minnesota House defeated the DFL-backed measure after sharp disagreements over the role of local jails.
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Olson: Even as shooting survivors share heartbreaking testimony, the GOP remains unmoved
Annunciation families have trekked repeatedly to the Capitol to lobby for gun restrictions. Their words are falling on deaf ears.
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Volunteer archives Renee Good memorial site artifacts
What happens next depends on the familys wishes.
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Royce Lewis' spring hot streak will put Twins fans at ease after injury scare
Royce Lewis looked sharp against the Rays on Tuesday, putting fans at ease after the Twins third baseman's injury scare.
Source: Puckett's Pond
Ex-Twins outfielder has golden Braves opportunity after Jurickson Profar suspension
This former Minnesota Twins outfielder may benefit from Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar's unfortunate suspension.
Source: Puckett's Pond
Sameh Wadi to host exclusive dinner party inside Saffrons new location + other pop-ups
Plus: New restaurants at Midtown Global Market, local eateries push into suburban expansions, skyway coffee and more food news.
Source: Twins Insider
Will former All-Star closer Liam Hendriks make the Twins' Opening Day roster?
Liam Hendriks is a 37-year-old Australian looking to win the spot as the Twins closer this season
Source: Puckett's Pond
