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Conditions Of Boat Launches Across Minn. Vary

With the fishing opener approaching Saturday, the conditions of boat launches across the state are a mixed bag.   Read More

Orb Comes From Behind To Win Kentucky Derby

Orb splashed through the slop to win the Kentucky Derby, giving Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey his first victory in the 3-year-old classic.  Read More

Kazmir Gets 1st Win Since 2010, Indians Beat Twins

Scott Kazmir earned his first victory in three seasons, Nick Swisher homered in his first at-bat since missing three games with a sore shoulder and the Cleveland Indians beat Minnesota 7-3 Saturday for their sixth straight victory.   Read More

Blackhawks Edge Wild 5-2 In Game 2

Patrick Sharp and Michael Frolik had two goals apiece, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 on Friday night in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series.  Read More

Indians Beat Twins On Stubbs' RBI Double In 10th

Drew Stubbs' RBI double with one out in the 10th inning lifted the Cleveland Indians to their fifth straight victory, 7-6 over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.  Read More

Flip Saunders Returning To Timberwolves Management

The Timberwolves announced on Thursday that owner Glen Taylor has decided not to pick up the option for next season on Kahn's contract. Taylor is putting the finishing touches on a deal to hire Saunders as Kahn's replacement.  Read More

Twins Defeat Tigers Ending Detroit Winning Streak

The Twins got to Anibal Sanchez early in a 6-2 win over Detroit on Wednesday that snapped the Tigers' five-game winning streak.   Read More

Fans Already Asking For Metrodome Souvenirs

Demolition of the Minnesota Vikings' stadium isn't expected to begin until early 2014. But, already fans have their sights on scrap souvenirs.   Read More

Bickell Scores In OT, Blackhawks Beat Wild 2-1

Bryan Bickell scored in overtime on a two-on-one rush, and the Chicago Blackhawks started the playoffs on a winning note after dominating the regular season, beating the Minnesota Wild 2-1 on Tuesday night.   Read More

Cabrera And Fielder Homer, Tigers Beat Twins 6-1

Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder each hit a two-run homer, Justin Verlander pitched seven strong innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 6-1 Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory.   Read More