Minnesota Twins News
Minnesota backs full pediatric vaccine schedule, breaking with CDC
The decision means Minnesota parents must obtain more vaccinations than federally recommended for their children to attend K-12 school, or file official exemptions.
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Minneapolis child care center highlighted in Nick Shirley video has closed
The Quality Learning Center closed on Jan. 6, according to state records.
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Minnesota Twins set to sign switch-hitting shortstop prospect from Venezuela
International prospects will be able to sign their contracts in one week, and the Twins are expected to sign a switch-hitting shortstop prospect from Venezuela.
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Which young starter acquired at the deadline gives Twins a chance to succeed in 2026?
Mick Abel and Taj Bradley were each traded to the Twins ahead of the trade deadline in 2025. Neither arms were spectacular, but at least one of them needs to step in 2026. Who has the better chance of…
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Arsenic is showing up in Scott County drinking water
The chemical joins a growing list of contaminants surfacing in south suburban drinking water, from PFAS to cyanazine to nitrates.
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Hockey is the common language between friendship forged 30 years ago
Hockey Across Minnesota: Continents apart and three decades later, a St. Paul native and his foreign exchange brother reunite to watch their sons play in the World Juniors Exhibition.
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A new restaurant critic, a new meaning for star ratings
Heres what to expect from Star Tribune restaurant reviews, including what the stars mean and how theyre earned. And yes, you should go to a 1-star restaurant.
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Tech CEO launches future-of-work practice with a wake-up call for managers
In todays newsletter: Nancy Lyons, Angie Tebbe, Tyrre Burks, Terry Rasmussen, David Royal, Mike Kremenak and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent
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Analysis: The Twins top 10 prospects and the biggest questions they face
The Twins have a wave of top prospects in the upper levels of the minor leagues. Heres a review of their strengths and weaknesses.
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Minneapolis Public Schools cancels classes, activities for Thursday and Friday
The district told parents and staff it is closing due to safety concerns following Wednesdays ICE shooting.
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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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