Minnesota Twins News
Seven takeaways from a new audit show major shortfalls in state monitoring of behavioral health grants
An audit found extensive problems with behavioral health grants and deeper concerns at the Department of Human Services.
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Brooks: For Minneapolis, ICE killing evokes familiar fear, pain
It feels like 2020 again as vigils and protests unfold against backdrop of tension.
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Scoggins: Koi Perich is headed elsewhere, and, hey, thats just how college football works
The Gophers standout safety from Esko gave fans a belief in the program, but big money is out there and you cant blame players for chasing it.
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Saffron reopening in former Young Joni space in northeast Minneapolis
Chef Sameh Wadi and his brother Saed Wadi have bought the building, confirming plans to reopen the influential restaurant later this year.
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RandBall: Five Vikings QB options and one new Brian Flores opportunity
Its only a matter of time before we find out the answers to the Vikings two biggest questions.
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Gophers land former Cal defensive end TJ Bush Jr. out of transfer portal
Bush has 13 career sacks in one season at Cal and two at Liberty.
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Allina says UCare owes it $70M for unpaid medical bills
Minneapolis-based health system wants to intervene in court proceedings guiding the health insurers wind-down.
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Twins' top prospect receives high praise in MLB Pipeline Executive Poll
In the MLB Pipeline Executive Poll, the Twins' top prospect was voted by some executives as MLB's best prospect.
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Live: House Oversight Committee holds first hearing on fraud in Minnesota
Three Republican state legislators are attending the hearings to discuss fraud investigations in Minnesota, which have sparked national political attention.
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Anoka-Hennepin teachers reach tentative contract agreement, strike averted
Details of the contract proposal were not immediately released.
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Rebounding like Rodman: Callie Oakland and Hunter Vinkemeier embrace gritty task
Basketball Across Minnesota: St. Croix Lutherans Callie Oakland and Le Sueur-Hendersons Hunter Vinkemeier are on pace to challenge state rebounding records.
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Caribou Coffee drops dairy-free upcharge after PETA talks
The Minnesota-founded chain follows the likes of Starbucks, Dunkin and Scooters Coffee in no longer making customers pay more for oat, coconut and almond milk.
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2 Twins players in danger of losing their 40-man roster spots
These two Twins position players are in danger of losing their 40-man roster spots for the 2026 season.
Source: Puckett's Pond
Roper: Minneapolis council picks minority and majority leaders and theyre both democratic socialists
The new titles for City Council members with similar politics got the new term off to an acrimonious start and reinforced old divisions.
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Minnesota lawmakers, donors urge Amy Klobuchar to run for governor
Shes mulling her political future as other paths, such as moving up in Senate leadership or running again for president, could prove tricky.
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TCMediaNow gives Twin Cities local TV clips new life in the digital era
Tom Oszman says the Minnesota nonprofit is working through years of film and video to capture unique artifacts. He shares five of his favorites.
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10 things Twin Cities music fans can look forward to in 2026
A new amphitheater, country music fest and jazz club and the return of Eaux Claire and possibly some old favorites are part of the rocking outlook for the new year.
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Julius Randle, Rudy Gobert have double-doubles as Timberwolves roll past Miami 122-94
The Wolves had six players score in double figures in their second victory over the Heat in the past week.
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Scoggins: Gophers mens basketball team knocks off No. 19 Iowa 70-67
First-year coach Niko Medved remains unbeaten at Williams Arena this season as the U improves to 3-1 in Big Ten play.
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Audit finds widespread problems in DHS oversight of behavioral health grants
It comes as Minnesota is under scrutiny for fraud in social services programs.
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