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Sports

3 reasons why the Twins might be better than you think

3 reasons why the Twins might be better than you think

While the bitter cold has dominated the discussion around Thursday's Target Field home opener, MPR News sports sherpa Phil Picardi thinks the Twins could be hot. Here's his take on the baseball season, and a prediction.
by Phil Picardi

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Twins home opener: Food, parking and what to leave at home

Twins home opener: Food, parking and what to leave at home

If you want to enjoy every minute of the Twins' sold-out home opener at Target Field Thursday, you're going to need to plan ahead. We've got the all the details you need to know.
by Matt Mikus

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How cold is too cold to play baseball?

The Twins play the Pirates in Pittsburgh Wednesday night, in the final game of their season-opening road trip. Then, they return to the Twin Cities for Thursday's home opener -- the first of 10 straight games scheduled to be played at Target Field.
by Cathy Wurzer

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An opening-night loss for the Twins, but they sure rallied

The major league baseball season kicked off on Thursday— and the Twins started it with a tight 3-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Elsewhere in Minnesota sports this week, the atmosphere was a bit more upbeat.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Report: Michigan State spent $500,000 to keep tabs on Nassar victims, journalists

Report: Michigan State spent $500,000 to keep tabs on Nassar victims, journalists

The Lansing State Journal reports that emails show public relations firm Weber Shandwick charged more than $500,000 for monitoring the social media activity of Larry Nassar's victims and journalists.

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Minnesota hires Motzko to replace Lucia

Minnesota hires Motzko to replace Lucia

Minnesota has hired new men's hockey coach Bob Motzko, who returns to his roots after 13 seasons at St. Cloud State.
by Associated Press

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Wild sign Olympian Jordan Greenway for stretch run

The Minnesota Wild have signed Olympic player and top prospect Jordan Greenway for the stretch run of the playoff race.
by Associated Press

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Ryder Cup to return to Minnesota in 2028

Ryder Cup to return to Minnesota in 2028

Hazeltine National Golf Club will be the first U.S. venue ever to host a second Ryder Cup.
by Tim Nelson

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Zucker scores 30th goal as Wild top Predators 4-1

Zucker scores 30th goal as Wild top Predators 4-1

After taking only six shots in the opening period, the Wild offense outshot Nashville 24-11 the rest of the way to start a crucial stretch of three games in four days.
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