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Morning Edition: Sports

Twins win, Wolves lose, fans flock to Frozen Four

The Minnesota Twins won their season opener Thursday on a chilly day at Target Field. The Minnesota Timberwolves were beaten by the Denver Nuggets Thursday night. The University of Minnesota Duluth takes on Notre Dame in the NCAA Men's Hockey Championship Saturday night at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
by Cathy Wurzer

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How cold is too cold to play baseball?

The Twins play the Pirates in Pittsburgh Wednesday night, in the final game of their season-opening road trip. Then, they return to the Twin Cities for Thursday's home opener -- the first of 10 straight games scheduled to be played at Target Field.
by Cathy Wurzer

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An opening-night loss for the Twins, but they sure rallied

The major league baseball season kicked off on Thursday— and the Twins started it with a tight 3-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Elsewhere in Minnesota sports this week, the atmosphere was a bit more upbeat.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Twins finalizing their roster

The Major League Baseball season begins next week and the Minnesota Twins are close to figuring out who will go north with the team.
by Cathy Wurzer

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In sports this week, the news doesn't end with Kirk Cousins

It's been a busy week in Minnesota sports. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer checked in with Howard Sinker for the latest news. Sinker is a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Vikings expected to sign new quarterback

Vikings expected to sign new quarterback

A number of media outlets are reporting that Kirk Cousins is ready to accept the Vikings' offer of a three-year $84 million deal.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Your guide to the boys hockey state tournament

The state tournament is happening this week at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with Howard Sinker for an update.
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It's a new year, new season for the Loons

The Loons kicked off their second season in Major League Soccer last weekend, with a 3-2 loss to San Jose. They play Orlando City on Saturday in Florida. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with sports journalist Megan Ryan to find out how the new season's looking.
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Timberwolves poised to make the playoffs

The Timberwolves resume play Friday night after the All-Star break. After missing the playoffs for 14 straight years, the Timberwolves appear poised to return to post-season action this year.
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Olympic update: More medals for Minnesotans

It's been a golden day for Minnesotans at the Olympics, and a pretty poor one for Team Canada.
by Phil Picardi

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