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April 9, 2012 6:23 AM

Twins home opener gets under way Monday

The opening day festivities kick off at noon with a rally in the IDS center's Crystal Court. Gates at the ballpark open at 1 p.m.

by Brandt Williams

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April 8, 2012 12:40 PM

Twins fondly recall 2002 fun; reunion on Monday

Ten years ago, approaching a promising 2002 season, the Minnesota Twins nearly had their franchise wiped out. Then they finished three wins short of the World Series.

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April 6, 2012 10:06 AM

Vizenor says White Earth Nation 'has the ability' to help fund Vikings stadium

MPR's Cathy Wurzer talks with White Earth tribal nation chairperson Erma Vizenor about a proposal to help fund a possible Vikings stadium.

by Cathy Wurzer

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April 6, 2012 10:03 AM

Twins try to rebound from embarrassing 2011

Manager Ron Gardenhire's club has plenty of questions about health, reliability and productivity to answer this spring and summer as the Twins try to rebound from that embarrassing 63-99 record.

by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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April 6, 2012 9:08 AM

A new Twins anthem for opening day

Twins fans all know and love the fight song "Win Twins" that dates back to when the Twins first moved to Minnesota in 1961. As much as we love it, let's ask the question: Is there room for another song, perhaps an anthem?

by Tom Weber

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April 6, 2012 8:23 AM

Baseball opener: What AL Central reporters think of the Twins

Twins fans might be a little nervous on today's opening day. After the last place, 99-loss debacle of a season last year, what can we expect this year?

by Tom Weber

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April 5, 2012 3:08 PM

Minn. Chamber of Commerce voices support for stadium

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is adding its voice to the efforts to win support for a new Vikings stadium in Minneapolis, pushing harder for a resolution of the debate at the Capitol.

by Tim Nelson

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April 5, 2012 8:28 AM

On stadium cost, Vikings owners will draw from several sources

State and local officials have been haggling for months over how many taxpayer dollars they're willing to pay for a new $975 million Minnesota Vikings football stadium, and where the money will come from.

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April 5, 2012 4:00 AM

Vikings owners will draw from several sources to pay for stadium

The Minnesota Vikings owners have pledged $427 million toward the construction of a new $975 million football stadium for their team in Minneapolis. But that doesn't mean team owner Zygi Wilf will necessarily foot the bill. Instead, it appears the Vikings will employ a hallmark of real estate deals, and do much of their financial lifting with other people's money.

by Tim Nelson