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U of M women's basketball coach takes job in Texas

Texas Tech University announced Monday that Marlene Stollings has been hired as the school's new women's basketball coach.
by Peter Cox

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The ups, and downs, of being a Minnesota Twins mascot

The ups, and downs, of being a Minnesota Twins mascot

MPR News senior producer Jim Bickal was given the opportunity to participate in the mascot race that happens between the fourth and fifth inning of every game. He raced as Louie the Loon.
by Jim Bickal

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Snow, cold forces postponement of Mariners-Twins finale

Snow, cold forces postponement of Mariners-Twins finale

With snow in the forecast and game-time temperatures expected to hover around freezing, the game was called off about three hours before it was supposed to begin and rescheduled for May 14, what had been a mutual day off for both teams. The Mariners had not been scheduled to return to Minnesota this season.

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Minnesota Duluth beats Notre Dame 2-1 for NCAA hockey title

Minnesota Duluth beats Notre Dame 2-1 for NCAA hockey title

Karson Kuhlman had a goal and an assist, and the Bulldogs beat Notre Dame 2-1 Saturday night to win the school's second NCAA hockey championship.
by Associated Press

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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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Photos: Twins battle cold, Mariners and come out on top

Photos: Twins battle cold, Mariners and come out on top

Despite fears of record cold, it turned out to be a pretty nice day for the Twins home opener, with sunshine and above-freezing temperatures. The Twins wound up having a pretty good day on the field, too.
by Matt Sepic and Evan Frost

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Power fuels Twins 4-2 comeback vs. Mariners in cold opener

Power fuels Twins 4-2 comeback vs. Mariners in cold opener

Mitch Garver hit the go-ahead home run in the seventh for Minnesota, one inning after Miguel Sano tied the game with a two-run shot as the Twins powered their way past the Seattle Mariners for a 4-2 victory in their chilly home opener on Thursday afternoon.
by The Associated Press

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Before Twins players grab their bats, groundskeepers grabbed shovels

Before Twins players grab their bats, groundskeepers grabbed shovels

The crack of the bat. The roar of the crowd. They'll be coming to Target Field soon enough. But Wednesday, the Twins took to their home field with snow shovels.
by Tim Nelson

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