Minnesota Twins News
ESPN's trade deadline targets list suggests another Twins fire sale could be coming
ESPN identified multiple Twins as trade deadline targets, suggesting that another roster shakeup may be coming.
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Twins Notes: Culpepper, Clemens, Rotation
The composition of the Twins infield has shifted over the first few months of the season. Brooks Lee, who opened the year at shortstop, has settled in at third base. He moved to the hot corner when…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Man charged with threatening now-Mayor Kaohly Her on the day of Hortmans killings
The St. Paul mayor was a legislator at the time a man allegedly posted ominous videos online.
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Minneapolis police department shuffles top leadership under interim chief
Many MPD inspectors and assistant and deputy chiefs have been swapped out after the departure of former Chief Brian OHara.
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Former Twins playoff starter on the move again in Mariners-Royals trade
A former Twins playoff starter is on the move again after the Mariners traded him to the Royals.
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Former Police Chief OHara starts consulting firm as Minneapolis debates how to replace him
Meanwhile, the City Council is looking to have a say in the selection of a new chief.
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Former Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell looks to be running for Woodbury City Council
After being convicted of a felony in July 2025, Mitchell has updated her campaign website for a City Council bid.
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Twins suddenly have big decision to make ahead of trade deadline
The Minnesota Twins' decision to buy or sell ahead of the MLB trade deadline has become complicated.
Source: Puckett's Pond
Live: Gophers star Abbey Murphy selected No. 2 overall in PWHL draft by Seattle
The Minnesota Frost hold the No. 9 overall pick in the draft, which is six rounds and is being streamed on YouTube.
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Large section of U.S. Bank Stadium roof needs to be replaced
Owners say the roof, which was damaged during a hailstorm, is still safe.
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Edina pushed for a restaurant. Now it may help pay for its parking.
Starlings request for $400,000 in public financing has reignited a debate over development incentives, suburban growth and who should bear the cost when plans dont go as expected.
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DOC commissioner: Minnesota banned private prisons. ICE is bringing one back anyway.
The state cannot stop DHSs apparent plans to open a privately-run ICE detention center in Appleton, Minn. But we should speak loudly against it.
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DFL backs Cedrick Frazier to succeed Moriarty, but partys divide over public safety on display
The nonpartisan race to become the top law enforcement official in Minnesotas most populous county is intensifying as the August primary approaches.
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How a one-day trip to California helped Twins infielder Royce Lewis rediscover his swing
Lewis visited with his father and his agent, Scott Boras, and is hitting .324 since returning to the major leagues.
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Walzs waning popularity tests whether Democrats can separate themselves from fraud scandals
The governors eroding support coincides with growing concern about fraud in state programs, an issue Republicans have made central to their 2026 message.
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The interim US-Iran deal leaves the fate of Tehran's nuclear program still to be negotiated
The interim deal between the United States and Iran is supposed to usher in a two-month period that would address the most divisive issue between the longtime adversaries Tehran's nuclear program.
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Minnesota town sets new rules for public speaking after cops called during data center debate
Pine Islands mayor also resigns, saying his regular job was taking away from his city duties.
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Luigi Mangione will assert psychiatric defense in murder case in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing
Luigi Mangione will assert a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge said Wednesday.
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Artist Melodee Strong, lover of color, murals and community, dies at 53
Strong championed north Minneapolis, painted more than 50 community-centered murals, wrote childrens books and empowered kids through art education.
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Twins' 2025 first-round pick is forcing his way into the team's future plans
Minnesota Twins' top prospect Marek Houston has broken out with High-A Cedar Rapids this season.
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