Minnesota Twins News
Minnesota Yacht Clubs 2026 festival lineup coming Tuesday
Organizers asked fans to guess who might be playing the three-day music fest set for July 17-19 on St. Pauls Harriet Island.
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Twins History: Drafting Joe Mauer was the best No. 1 overall pick this century
Joe Mauer was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2001 MLB Draft by the Twins. With the 2026 lottery happening on December 9, let's take a step back and remember how Minnesota nailed this pick.
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Minneapolis council considers giving mayor $46,000 raise and themselves raises in 2 years
The proposal comes two years after a salary survey found the mayors salary lags behind other mayors, including St. Pauls.
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Resolving dispute, Minnesota Blue Cross strikes in-network deal for St. Lukes in Duluth
Eagan-based health insurer did not disclose financial terms of agreement with Wisconsin-based Aspirus Health.
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Pirates, Yankees, Red Sox interested in former long-tenured Twins infielder
The Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are reportedly interested in signing a former long-time Twins infielder.
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We asked readers what pieces of Minnesota history they owned. Heres what they found.
Responses included several mysterious rocks, a rusted handgun and many letters.
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Golden Globes nominations: One Battle, Sentimental Value, Hamnet among top films
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5 reasons to remain skeptical on the Twins retaining their core veterans
Despite recent reports claiming the Twins plan to retain their core veterans, skepticism is warranted given the organization's recent financial behavior.
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The fine art of giving a book club a kick in the pants
Experts, including a Minnesota book club facilitator, have tips on redirecting when a discussion goes astray.
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Love, lies and the law intersect at Twin Cities trial over STD transmission, defamation
A romantic relationship that started on Tinder led to a civil jury trial in Hennepin County District Court that ended with monetary damages being awarded for inflicting emotional distress.
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3 bakeries for those special holiday breads
Where to order stollen, cardamom bread, potica and more.
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The strategy behind Dorsey & Whitneys ambitious growth plans
In todays newsletter: Peter Nelson, John Bergstrom, Scott Burns, Jim Sullivan, Tom Palladino and Jeff Ettinger
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After tenants sweltered, this suburb could be the first Minnesota city to pass standards for rental AC
City cooling ordinances are increasingly common in U.S. cities as summer temperatures climb. If adopted, Falcon Heights may be first in Minnesota.
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Word of 2026 for Minnesota agribusiness CHS: Efficiency
Low commodity prices are likely to loom amid a global grain glut and trade reshuffling, which will continue to dent the Inver Grove Heights-based co-operatives bottom line.
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Washburn Center-Childrens Minnesota partnership seeks end to youth ER boarding
About 1,200 kids in mental health crises were stuck in the hospitals ERs last year, unable to go home or find inpatient treatment.
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Scoggins: Vikings defense feeds off a vintage performance by Harrison Smith
We had a good time out there, Smith said of the 31-0 win over Washington. That statement hasnt been a frequent theme this season.
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Analysis: With J.J. McCarthy playing free, Vikings claim a cathartic victory over Commanders
The Vikings stopped a four-game losing streak and finally gave the home crowd something to cheer about in a 31-0 victory.
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Souhan: J.J. McCarthys best is good enough for now for the Vikings
The Vikings get the breakthrough from their quarterback theyve been waiting for all season, as J.J. McCarthy looked poised, threw accurately and read the defense quickly.
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Minnesota to play New Mexico in Rate Bowl on Dec. 26 in Phoenix
The game at Chase Field will be the first meeting between the Gophers and the Lobos.
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Live: J.J. McCarthy, Vikings lead the Commanders 7-0 in the second quarter
Quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy and Jayden Daniels, both 2024 first-round draft picks, are coming back from injuries to start for their respective teams at noon at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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