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Alfaro, Voit, Machado lead HR parade as Padres rout Twins

Alfaro, Voit, Machado lead HR parade as Padres rout Twins

Jorge Alfaro launched a three-run homer, Luke Voit and All-Star Manny Machado each hit a two-run shot as the San Diego Padres beat the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins 10-1
by The Associated Press

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North Star Gay Rodeo returns this weekend

This weekend the North Star Gay Rodeo Association will put on its yearly rodeo in Hugo, Minn. The two-day event welcomes members of the LGBTQ community to come show off their best wrangling, riding, and roping skills. Jorge Sanchez is president of the North Star Gay Rodeo Association. They joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Pillbox Bat Company hits a home run with Major League Baseball deal

Pillbox Bat Company hits a home run with Major League Baseball deal

You could say one Minnesota baseball bat company hit a home run this week signing a licensing deal with the Major League Baseball Association. It’s Pillbox Bat Company based out of Winona.
by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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Tellez homers twice as Brewers top Twins 10-4 for sweep

Tellez homers twice as Brewers top Twins 10-4 for sweep

Rowdy Tellez hit a pair of three-run homers, Corbin Burnes won his fifth straight decision and Milwaukee Brewers beat the Minnesota Twins 10-4 to sweep a two-game series between Central Division leaders.
by The Associated Press

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In rare contact, U.S. offers Russia deal for Griner, Whelan

In rare contact, U.S. offers Russia deal for Griner, Whelan

The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday. In a sharp reversal of previous policy, Blinken also said he expects to speak with his Kremlin counterpart for the first time since before Russia invaded Ukraine.
by The Associated Press

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Lake Minnetonka conservation board mulls proposal to limit wakes

Lake Minnetonka conservation board mulls proposal to limit wakes

The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District board is taking public comment on a proposal to change rules that would limit boat speeds within 300 feet of shore
by Peter Cox

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Sun fend off Lynx 86-79 for third straight victory

Natisha Hiedeman had 19 points, Brionna Jones scored 18 and Alyssa Thomas added a double-double to power the Connecticut Sun to an 86-79 victory over the Minnesota Lynx. Hiedeman hit five 3-pointers and had five assists for Connecticut.
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Long wait for Kaat, Oliva ends with Baseball Hall of Fame induction

Long wait for Kaat, Oliva ends with Baseball Hall of Fame induction

Former Twins Tony Oliva, Jim Kaat and David Ortiz were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. For former teammates Oliva and Kaat, the honor caps storied careers in their beloved game.
by Matt Sepic

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