Minnesota Twins News
Former Twin from Lance Lynn-Yankees trade signs with Cubs after six seasons in Japan
The Chicago Cubs have signed a former Twins/Yankees first baseman after he spent six seasons in Japan.
Source: Puckett's Pond
Former Twins reliever signs with Blue Jays after stints with Red Sox, Cardinals
A former long-tenured Twins reliever and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a minor league deal.
Source: Puckett's Pond
Minnesota advocates react to Trumps plan to federally defund gender-affirming care for minors
Under the administrations proposal, hospitals that provide such care would lose vital Medicare and Medicaid dollars.
Source: Twins Insider
How the worlds largest marching band once charmed Minnesota
Composer of The Music Man flew in to participate in the event. There were way more than 76 trombones.
Source: Twins Insider
Big retailers like Target increasingly hit by online refund fraud rings; one Minnesotan charged in one scam
Retailers are losing millions of dollars to fraud, including a case involving a Northfield-area man whos expected to plead guilty
Source: Twins Insider
14 of our favorite new burgers in the Twin Cities to close out 2025
Craggy edges, special sauce and kimchi-spiced theres a lot of love to find between two toasted buns.
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Frey vetoes homeless plan requiring bathrooms for encampments
Minneapolis City Council approved the ordinance last week, saying it would help public health. Frey said it encouraged tent cities.
Source: Twins Insider
Is Vikings receiver Jalen Nailor set for a lot of money in free agency?
Nailor, who is closing in on career highs in receptions and receiving yards, is nearing the end of his best and possibly last Vikings season.
Source: Twins Insider
Trump signs order to expand access to marijuana, lower taxes on cannabis businesses
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that puts in motion the reclassification of marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
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Flu strain that historically hits elderly, children hard is back in Minnesota
H3N2 has hastened the flu seasons arrival in Minnesota, which is reporting 35 school outbreaks and 558 flu-related hospitalizations.
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GOP governor candidate faces criticism for withholding fraud whistleblower tips from DHS
GOP Rep. Kristin Robbins alleged a Feeding Our Future defendant was receiving payments through Minnesotas Medicaid program.
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Prosecutors: Teen posted images of guns, poll on which south metro high school to shoot up first
The 16-year-old Eastview High School student is charged with four felonies.
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UCare snag forcing 2,500 to scramble for new Medicare coverage
Insurance agents say seniors can hurry to find replacement Medigap policies, but call the short notice shocking.
Source: Twins Insider
Who has early momentum in the GOP race for Minnesota governor?
More than 300 GOP activists signaled their preferences this past weekend, pointing to four candidates who have strong early support.
Source: Twins Insider
Witnesses, DHS offer starkly different accounts after woman dragged in Minneapolis ICE operation
Video of the encounter has drawn national attention as bystanders report agents forced a woman face-down, deployed pepper spray in clash with protesters.
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Primp Boutique, known for curated, affordable womens clothing, closes its doors
The locally owned boutique ended its 15-year run Tuesday after a year of uncertainty as middle-income shoppers pulled back amid rising financial pressure. A truly bad Small Business Saturday was the…
Source: Twins Insider
Twins ace joins Byron Buxton on star-studded Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic
This Twins ace will likely be Team USA's No. 3 starter behind Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal during the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Source: Puckett's Pond
RandBall: At long last, a reunion between Timberwolves and Kevin Garnett
A relationship that had been strained for years is getting a fresh start.
Source: Twins Insider
Twins sign veteran reliever after 2025 comeback with rival White Sox
The Twins finally signed a reliever, opting for veteran Dan Altavilla.
Source: Puckett's Pond
Caribou Coffee to refocus on cozy cafes instead of drive-thru speed
The Minnesota-founded chains new CEO is emphasizing chalet coffee shops, a departure from the tiny cabin storefronts started in 2019.
Source: Twins Insider
