Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now

Sports

Job Interview: The highs and lows of being a Minnesota Twins scoreboard operator

Job Interview: The highs and lows of being a Minnesota Twins scoreboard operator

Scoreboard control-room operators for the Minnesota Twins aren’t usually in the spotlight, but their decisions during a game can be a key part of the fan experience. That’s why we put Jeremy Loosbrock in the spotlight for our new Job Interview series. 
by Lukas Levin

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers have been in each other’s orbit for years. The Final Four beckons

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers have been in each other’s orbit for years. The Final Four beckons

Clark is a two-time National Player of the Year trying to guide the Hawkeyes to their first NCAA championship. Bueckers has returned to form this year after dealing with knee injuries that cost her most of two seasons
by The Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
A conversation with Twins broadcasting legend Dick Bremer

A conversation with Twins broadcasting legend Dick Bremer

Thursday’s Minnesota Twins home opener will sound a little different this year. Longtime broadcaster Dick Bremer stepped down at the end of last season. He got behind an MPR News microphone on Thursday to talk baseball and his new role with the team.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Brewers’ Chourio hits 1st career homer, but Twins rally for 7-3 victory

Brewers’ Chourio hits 1st career homer, but Twins rally for 7-3 victory

Jackson Chourio became the youngest player in six years to hit a home run but it wasn’t enough for the Milwaukee Brewers, who lost to the Minnesota Twins 7-3 as Ryan Jeffers hit a tiebreaking three-run drive to cap a five-run seventh inning. 
by The Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
U.S.-Canada world championship final is no guarantee as competitive gap in women's hockey closes

U.S.-Canada world championship final is no guarantee as competitive gap in women's hockey closes

The development of international women's hockey leaves American captain Hilary Knight wondering if the United States and Canada's decades-long dominance of the sport is coming to a close. 
by The Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Lettieri nets 3rd-period winner, Minnesota gets 2 key points with 3-2 win over Ottawa

Lettieri nets 3rd-period winner, Minnesota gets 2 key points with 3-2 win over Ottawa

Vinni Lettieri scored the winning goal with just under seven minutes to play and the Minnesota Wild beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 to earn a crucial two points and keep their faint playoff hopes alive. 
by The Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Naz Reid helps Wolves gain ground in West with 113-106 win over Rockets

Naz Reid helps Wolves gain ground in West with 113-106 win over Rockets

Naz Reid had 25 points and six rebounds, Anthony Edwards scored 19 points, and the Timberwolves kept up their push for the Western Conference’s No. 1 playoff seed with a 113-106 win over the Rockets on Tuesday night. 
by The Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!