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Adrian Gonzalez homered, Kevin Youkilis scored four runs and Daisuke Matsuzaka settled down to pitch six innings after a rough first, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 9-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.
The Twins had one of their best offensive nights of the season. Their 12 hits were one short of their season high and the nine runs were also one less than their most this year.
Could Minneapolis afford to pay for a Vikings stadium?
Minneapolis officials are pondering whether to make a bid for the city to help build a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings. The question is whether the city can afford it. It already has some of the highest sales, hotel, food and car rental taxes compared to other cities that host NFL teams.
Focus for Vikings moves to Arden Hills
Vikings owners and legislators are talking about the cost of infrastructure around the Ramsey County site.
3M sponsors Kentucky Derby horse Mucho Macho Man
When a big, dark horse breaks out of post position #13 at the Kentucky Derby this Saturday, Minnesota-based 3M hopes it will be a lucky run for the colt called Mucho Macho Man.
Legislators unveil stadium plan for Saints
The $50 million facility would replace the minor league baseball club's 29-year-old Midway Stadium.
Nick Blackburn earned his first win in a month and Jason Kubel had a pair of RBIs as the Minnesota Twins sweep a brief two-game series behind some outstanding pitching.
Francisco Liriano throws no-hitter against White Sox
Liriano (2-4) walked six and struck out two, throwing 123 pitches in the 95th major league start for the 27-year-old left-hander.
No-hitters thrown by Twins and Washington Senators through the years.
Ramsey Co. officials say deal on stadium edging closer
Officials in Ramsey County say they are edging toward a deal with the Minnesota Vikings for a new stadium in Arden Hills.