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Joe Mauer among 12 newcomers on the ballot for baseball's Hall of Fame

Joe Mauer among 12 newcomers on the ballot for baseball's Hall of Fame

The Minnesota native and longtime Twins player was a six-time All-Star, three-time Gold Glove winner and the 2009 American League MVP. He’s the only catcher to win three batting titles. This is his first time under consideration for baseball’s Hall of Fame.
by The Associated Press

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Nylander scores in OT, Maple Leafs beat Wild 4-3 in Sweden

William Nylander scored in overtime to help the Toronto Maple Leafs extend their winning streak to four with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild to complete the NHL’s Global Series in Sweden. 
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Towns' 29 points and late scoring leads Timberwolves past Pelicans 121-120

Towns' 29 points and late scoring leads Timberwolves past Pelicans 121-120

Karl-Anthony Towns capped a 29-point performance with a running floater off the glass with 5 seconds left, and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 14-point deficit in the final 7:32 to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-120.
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Norris scores in shootout to lift Senators past Wild 2-1 for 2nd win in Sweden

Norris scores in shootout to lift Senators past Wild 2-1 for 2nd win in Sweden

Marco Rossi scored for the Wild, who have lost four in a row to drop to 5-8-3 this season. Mats Zuccarello of Norway had an assist, and Flip Gustavsson, another Swede, stopped 30 of the 31 shots he faced.
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Adam Johnson's UK team gets back on the ice in a memorial game

Adam Johnson's UK team gets back on the ice in a memorial game

Fans have left flowers, wreaths, jerseys, team scarves and handwritten notes to honor the 29-year-old Minnesota native who died after an opposing player’s skate cut his neck during a game last month in Sheffield.
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Warriors' Draymond Green suspended 5 games for grabbing Rudy Gobert; 3 players fined

Warriors' Draymond Green suspended 5 games for grabbing Rudy Gobert; 3 players fined

Also penalized by the league for their roles in the incident, which happened early in Tuesday’s game between the Timberwolves and Warriors, were Gobert, his Minnesota teammate Jaden McDaniels and Golden State guard Klay Thompson — all fined $25,000 by the league.
by The Associated Press

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Xcel Energy Center — home of the Minnesota Wild — could be in line for a makeover

Xcel Energy Center — home of the Minnesota Wild — could be in line for a makeover

The Vikings got a new home in 2016 with the construction of U.S. Bank Stadium. Target Center got a glow up for the Timberwolves a year later. Now, the Minnesota Wild are hoping its their turn, and there's an indication the team could ask the state for money to revamp the Xcel Energy Center.
by Phil Picardi

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