Minnesota Twins News
Minnesota DNR approves exploratory mineral drilling near Boundary Waters
The agency allowed the project for Franconia Minerals despite criticism from environmentalist groups.
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Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes
President Donald Trump's administration announced on Tuesday that it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years.
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Police investigating overnight burglary of Somali day care in south Minneapolis
The break-in comes in the aftermath of a viral video alleging fraud by several Somali child care centers.
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Analysis: Will the Vikings be able to keep Brian Flores as their defensive coordinator?
Flores could get interviews for a head coaching job, but if he remains a coordinator, the Vikings might have to outbid other teams to keep him.
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Twins should lock down catcher position by extending this core player
Since Eduardo Tait likely won't be big-league ready for at least two more years, the Twins should extend their long-time backstop.
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Four TV journalists say goodbye to Twin Cities viewers
KAREs Reggie Wilson and Fox 9s Se Kwon are among the departures.
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With launch day nearing, all eyes on Minnesotas new paid leave program
Political stakes are high for success of the program, which mandates 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave.
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What to know about the viral video that renewed scrutiny on fraud in Minnesota
Heres what to know about the program at the center of the story, where the allegations came from and what state regulators have said in response.
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Morris: Minnesotas fraud reckoning enters the influencer era
Nick Shirleys viral video on X amplified outrage faster than verified facts could follow.
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Former Viking Stefon Diggs accused of strangling woman working as his live-in chef
The New England Patriots star receiver categorically denies the allegations, according to his team.
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RandBall: Wilds success is no secret. Just follow the prime-age talent
The Wild have passed all of their Minnesota mens pro sports peers and most of their NHL peers when it comes to high-end performers.
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Reuniting with this lefty would significantly improve Twins' depleted bullpen
The Minnesota Twins should reunite with this veteran lefty, as they could use another southpaw in their bullpen.
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Condemning vitriol in politics, shooting survivor Sen. John Hoffman to seek re-election
Hoffman and his wife were wounded in the June 14 attacks on state lawmakers that killed Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband.
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Key sale, acquisition helped 3M spinoff, Solventum, turn around in 2025
The health care company based in Maplewood started the year with investor unrest but has since posted positive financial results and paid off debt to enter 2026 with positive momentum.
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What would a proper bounce back season look like for Twins' Royce Lewis in 2026?
What would a bounce back season look like for Twins' Royce Lewis?
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Predicting where Twins free agent catcher Christian Vzquez signs this offseason
Since the Twins likely won't bring him back, the veteran catcher Christian Vzquez is seeking a new home this offseason.
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Inside the organized resistance to ICE in Minnesota
As the federal government broadened immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities, a network of neighborhood activists ramped up pushback by keeping tabs on ICE agents and lending aid to families in…
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Marc Heus pop-up in Minneapolis is going to be permanent
Plus: Clean-eating cafe Parcelle expands, Young Joni building has a buyer and a new Indian restaurant in Rochester.
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Minnesota musicians take you behind the scenes of Snoop Doggs wild halftime show
Local talent played an instrumental role in the highly praised halftime show.
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Pioneering Morris ag research lab is down to three scientists
The lab, which pioneered promising crops for sustainable aviation and is one of only two research operations of it kind, is among many ag science sites feeling federal cuts.
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