Minnesota Twins News
Lynx rookie Olivia Miles, veteran Natasha Howard named WNBA All-Star Game starters
Miles has been a sensation, scoring a team-leading 18.7 points per game. Howard, a free-agent signing this offseason, is grabbing a team-high 8.2 rebounds per game.
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Meet 12 Minnesota high school boys basketball prospects having standout AAU seasons
These are the states dozen most impressive uncommitted boys basketball players in the 2027 and 2028 classes heading into the July recruiting period.
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Wild free agency Day 2: Nick Foligno returns, Jake Middleton traded to Calgary for two veteran players
Forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta are headed to Minnesota for Middleton and draft picks.
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This Twins slugger went from a brutal slump to one of the team's best hitters
Designated hitter Josh Bell had a strong start to his first year with Minnesota, slashing .317/.431/.634 (190 wRC+) with three home runs and 10 RBI in 51 plate
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Minnesota pardons sexual abuser who was set to be deported
The June pardon, criticized by federal officials, provided the 42-year-old man an avenue to fight deportation to Laos.
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Ramstad: The Midwest economy is stalling, and Minnesotans are more dependent on government help
Its the first readout of Minnesotas economy since Operation Metro Surge. And it showed the whole region is having trouble.
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Wild a work in progress after losing Mats Zuccarello on first day of NHL free agency
The Wild re-signed Zach Bogosian and brought in goaltender Calvin Pickard, but they have needs on offense after Zuccarello joined Los Angeles.
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U of M researcher creates synthetic cell that could change the world
Synthetic biologist Kate Adamala said the discovery is a holy grail in engineering biology because engineered cells could one day be used to make fuel without petrochemicals or medicines that…
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A Twins trade deadline sell-off would actually benefit these 2 players
A Twins trade deadline sell-off would clear space for these two outfielders on the 26-man roster.
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Scoggins: Wild boss Bill Guerins plan to retool roster is complicated
With the Dylan Larkin drama lurking in the background, it seems as if the Wilds early plan is to get younger.
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This cell feeds, grows and reproduces. And its made by humans.
University of Minnesota researchers have synthesized simple cells that feed, grow, reproduce and compete with one another for food. If these cells are not yet fully alive, they have most of the…
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Minneapolis has a word of caution for July 4 revelers
Thousands are expected for the Red, White and Boom fireworks celebration. Officials say visitors will see a heavy law enforcement presence after violence marred past holidays.
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Whats a siren growl test? This is why you may hear one in Hennepin County.
The tests are part of a siren upgrade that will give the county more precise control over where sirens sound in an emergency.
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University of Minnesota scientists made a cell with most of the hallmarks of life. Heres what to know.
Although its not the first synthetic cell ever created, SpudCell is the first to complete a full life cycle from birth to division into next-generation cells after having been created from…
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2 people hang banner about 'the power of love' on Empire State Building antenna
Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about ''the power of love'' at midday Tuesday, before starting to descend, embracing and taking selfies, news…
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The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts in the Twin Cities area this week
Highlights for July 2-8 include Bob Dylan, Alex Warren, Dirty Knobs, Father John Misty, Ziggy Marley, Wynonna Judd and Taste of Minnesota.
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Live as NHL free agency begins: Wild lose Mats Zuccarello to Los Angeles Kings
Zuccarello was Kirill Kaprizovs wingman in Minnesota, but now heads to the West Coast and his fourth NHL team.
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A new Xcel rate plan could save you money, if you can adjust some habits
One St. Paul resident saved $1,000 over six months on the Time of Day rate, which charges different prices during off-peak and on-peak hours.
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Twins fans shouldn't overreact to one bad Joe Ryan start
Joe Ryan had an uncharacteristically poor start on Tuesday. Twins fans shouldn't let that affect how they view the team's ace.
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Timberwolves lose veteran guard Mike Conley to Celtics in free agency
Conley was traded during the middle of last season, then returned to help the Wolves in the playoffs.
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