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September 9, 2010 6:44 AM

Churches offer Vikings, Twins tickets to lure attendees

At least two Minnesota churches are hoping to pack the pews by offering the chance for free tickets to Minnesota Vikings or Minnesota Twins games.

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September 9, 2010 5:00 AM

28 years after his first marathon, he's ready to try again

The demands of a full life crowded running out of his schedule. Now he returns to find the sport has changed.

by Eugene Samuel

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September 8, 2010 6:20 AM

Thome homers again and Twins top Royals 10-3

Jim Thome has found a band of brothers in Minnesota. He's showing off his big swing like the oldest sibling.

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September 5, 2010 5:34 PM

3B coach interferes for final out, Twins hold on

In a bizarre ending, Texas third base coach Dave Anderson was called for interfering with runner Michael Young for the final out Sunday, giving the Minnesota Twins a 6-5 win over the Rangers.

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September 3, 2010 4:07 PM

Sports talk at the State Fair

MPR Sports analyst Howard Sinker makes his annual Labor Day appearance at the State Fair to talk about the Minnesota Twins' playoff run, the upcoming Vikings season, and other sports topics.

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September 3, 2010 6:19 AM

HR in 13th inning lifts Tigers to 10-9 win over Twins

Six lead changes, five ties, four errors, two blown saves, 25 runners left on base and at least four botched double plays.

by Jon Krawczynski, Associated Press

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September 2, 2010 12:00 AM

Maplewood: Where pitching horseshoes is a passion

For die-hards, pitching horseshoes is way more than a backyard game. At the St. Paul Ramsey Co. Horseshoe Club in Maplewood, ringers are a way of life.

by Marc Sanchez

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September 1, 2010 5:39 PM

Big Ten creates divisions, splits rivals Minn., Wis.

The Big Ten announced its divisional breakdown for football Wednesday night. Rivals Minnesota and Wisconsin will be in different six-team divisions when the league expands to 12 members in 2011.

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September 1, 2010 6:46 AM

Tigers bullpen falters in loss to Twins

Delmon Young had two hits, including the go-ahead single in the seventh against Detroit's bumbling bullpen, to lift the Twins to a 4-3 victory over the Tigers.

by Jon Krawczynski, Associated Press

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August 28, 2010 8:36 PM

Blackburn, Fuentes help Twins blank Mariners 1-0

Nick Blackburn and newly acquired reliever Brian Fuentes combined on a two-hitter Saturday, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 1-0 win over the Seattle Mariners.

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