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AP source: Marwin Gonzalez, Twins agree to $21M, 2-year deal

AP source: Marwin Gonzalez, Twins agree to $21M, 2-year deal

Versatile Marwin Gonzalez and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a $21 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
by The Associated Press

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AP source: Santana, White Sox agree to minor league deal

AP source: Santana, White Sox agree to minor league deal

The Chicago White Sox have added another option to their competition for an opening in their rotation, agreeing to a minor league contract with veteran right-hander Ervin Santana on Friday.
by Associated Press

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Police: Patriots owner Robert Kraft solicited prostitute

Police in Florida have charged New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft with misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution, saying they have videotape of him paying for a sex act inside an illicit massage parlor.
by Associated Press

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Lynx and Timberwolves lose, Wild win

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Star Tribune digital sports editor Howard Sinker about the week in sports.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Syracuse hoops coach Jim Boeheim strikes, kills pedestrian on highway

Syracuse hoops coach Jim Boeheim strikes, kills pedestrian on highway

Syracuse police say the man had been in a car with three others before midnight Wednesday when their vehicle crashed into a guardrail on a Syracuse interstate. Boeheim struck the man while trying to avoid the vehicle.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota skiers prepare in force for the Birkie

Minnesota skiers prepare in force for the Birkie

Since 2016, more Minnesotans have skied in the American Birkebeiner, North America's largest cross-country ski race, than from any other state — even the host state, Wisconsin
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota curlers win national titles

Minnesota curlers win national titles

Minnesota is well-represented on the winning women's and men's teams at the 2019 USA Curling National Championship.
by MPR News Staff

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A year after Olympic gold, U.S. curlers reflect on success

A year after Olympic gold, U.S. curlers reflect on success

Nearly a year has passed since the Minnesota native won gold in South Korea, and John Shuster can still smile about his transformation from obscure curler to Olympic sensation.
by Associated Press

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Early sign of spring: The Twins have started training in Florida

The first workouts were held on Thursday. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with Star Tribune digital sports editor Howard Sinker for a preview of spring training.
by Cathy Wurzer

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