Minnesota Twins News
Primary results show Minnesota Republicans trying to shake perennial loser status
After two decades without a statewide victory, GOP voters skipped polarizing contenders for governor and U.S. Senate and nominated Lisa Demuth and Michele Tafoya.
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Two adults and child dead in apparent murder-suicide at Hopkins home daycare
Other children were present in the home at the time of the stabbing, but were physically unharmed.
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Mike Lindell raises specter of fraud after losing GOP governor primary to Lisa Demuth
The MyPillow founder said without evidence that hes hearing about anomalies in the vote count that left him finishing a distant second.
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Live: Kyler Murray is QB1 for the Vikings. Can he lift the offense?
Now that hes getting more first-team reps, Murray can start settling into coach Kevin OConnells offense. Follow live updates from training camp today.
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Minneapolis mayor proposes millions in cuts, over 100 job cuts and 11.3% property tax increase
Mayor Jacob Frey is proposing cutting in half a controversial violence prevention program, while staffing up community ambassadors.
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2 Twins prospects who took advantage of the St. Paul Saints' Field of Dreams spotlight, 2 who didn't
The Saints may have lost, but several Twins prospects still took advantage of the spotlight.
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Minnesota will make history with the states first woman governor. Why has it taken so long?
Amy Klobuchar or Lisa Demuth will take office in January, breaking one of the last remaining barriers for women in Minnesota politics.
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Former Twin's surprising falloff continues with rough ending to Rockies stint
This infielder was one of the Twins' core players from the 2023 season. Now, he has been cut loose by arguably the worst team in baseball.
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How Minnesotans voted in the GOP primary for governor, precinct by precinct
In a three-way race between money and endorsements, Lisa Demuth came out on top with 44% of the vote among Minnesota Republicans to go against Sen. Amy Klobuchar in November.
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Ramstad: How Northern Tool moved production to Minnesota when tariffs ruled out China and Mexico
Maker of equipment for the building trades and trades-minded consumers found a way raise production by 50% in its southern Minnesota factory.
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Twins Rumors: 1 Blue Jays demand prevented a Minnesota trade overpay for Jos Soriano
The fact that the Twins were even talking to the Blue Jays about acquiring Soriano is wild.
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Fast-casual dining is leveling up in the Twin Cities
A growing mix of local concepts and national chains are bringing more ambitious cooking to counter-service restaurants. Here are 9 new spots to try.
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The Lynx offense keeps evolving. For Napheesa Collier, that means letting it fly from deep.
A different supporting cast has changed where Collier operates and made the leagues best three-point shooting team even more dangerous.
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How Kyler Murrays command and decisiveness won him Vikings QB job in 10 practices
The eighth-year NFL veteran quickly grasped Kevin OConnells offense, showing the accuracy, poise and presence that separated him from J.J. McCarthy.
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Bicycling, beer and Mississippi River history on tap this weekend
A novel Three Rivers Parks program takes the mighty river by wheel; plus, a catfish tournament in the Fargo-Moorhead area and a waterfalls hike.
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Six ways Minnesotas primary upended political assumptions
Progressives gained momentum, Republican voters bucked party leaders and Trump and Minnesota set up a historic race for governor. Here are six takeaways from Tuesdays primary.
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Brown: As layoffs strike a Minnesota solar company, U.S. industrial policy needs sunlight
Developing consistent industrial policy could provide welcome protections for American workers in turbulent industries.
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Cedrick Frazier wins Hennepin County Attorney primary, advances to face Anders Folk
Cedrick Frazier and Anders Folk will provide voters with differing philosophies to see who replaces Mary Moriarty as Hennepin County Attorney.
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House Speaker Lisa Demuth tops Mike Lindell to win GOP governor nomination
Demuth makes history as the first woman Republicans have nominated for governor and the first Black gubernatorial candidate from any major party.
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Tuesday's takeaways: Some seasoned candidates and a famous name advance in primaries
While Tuesday's primaries provided another showcase of the Democrats' struggle between the ideological left and center, they also showed that in some states, for some races, experience was rewarded.…
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