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July 12, 2019 10:26 AM

First-place Minnesota Twins return to action after the All-Star break

The Twins begin a three-game series Friday night in Cleveland, against the team that's trailing them in the American League Central standings by 5.5 games.

by Cathy Wurzer

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June 4, 2019 10:49 AM

How 'bout them Twins?

The Minnesota Twins begin a series Tuesday night in Cleveland with a 40-18 record, the best in baseball.

by Phil Picardi

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May 30, 2019 12:11 PM

University of Minnesota women's softball team plays first College World Series game Thursday

It's the first time the Gophers have made it this far in the NCAA tournament.

by Cathy Wurzer

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May 3, 2019 10:30 AM

The Twins have the best record in baseball

The Minnesota Twins begin a road trip Friday night when they take on the Yankees in New York. They are leaving town after a home stand in which they won six out of seven games.

by Cathy Wurzer

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April 12, 2019 10:50 AM

Minnesota United plays first game at Allianz Field on Saturday

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with Jeff Rueter for a preview of the big game. Rueter covers Minnesota United for The Athletic.

by Cathy Wurzer

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March 29, 2019 10:11 AM

The NCAA men's hockey tournament kicks off Friday. Here's what you need to know

For one, the three top-seeded teams are all from Minnesota.

by Cathy Wurzer

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March 28, 2019 9:24 AM

Twins start their new season Thursday afternoon

The team kicks off the season at Target Field with a game against Cleveland.

by Cathy Wurzer

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March 21, 2019 11:16 AM

Small town cheers on boys basketball team at state tournament

Henning is a town of around 800 residents in Otter Tail County, and the boys basketball team last made it to the state tournament in 1966. The Hornets play Thursday afternoon in the Class A quarterfinals against Christ's Household of Faith.

by Cathy Wurzer

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March 19, 2019 9:57 AM

The road to the Final Four in Minneapolis

Over the next two weeks the number of teams in the tournament will be narrowed from 68 to four. Those four teams will come to U-S Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on the first weekend in April to play for the national championship.

by Cathy Wurzer

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March 6, 2019 9:59 AM

As the Minn. boys hockey state tournament turns 75, a look at its humble beginnings

The 75th Minnesota boys high school hockey state tournament begins Wednesday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

by Cathy Wurzer

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