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Twins legends Tony Oliva and Kent Hrbek are recovering from strokes suffered days apart
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Two Minnesota Twins greats are recovering from strokes suffered days apart, the team confirmed Wednesday. Former right fielder and designated hitter Tony Oliva had what the team cal...
News Apr 24, 2025 FILE - Former Minnesota Twins' Kent Hrbek, left, listens as former Twins' Tony Oliva recalles memories of his teamamte, Twins Hall of Fame baseball player Harmon Killebrew during a news conference at Target Field on May 17, 2011 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Minnesota #DNR Conservation Officer Reports April 22, 2025
District 1 - Baudette area Last updated: 2025-04-22 CO Ben Huener (Roseau) attended annual in-service training at Camp Ripley in the first part of the week. After that, time was spent checking turkey ...
Sports/Outdoors Apr 22, 2025

Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin hit 2-run homers as Braves beat Twins 6-2 to complete a 3-game sweep
ATLANTA, Georgia (KFGO/AP) - Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin hit two-run homers, Grant Holmes allowed only one run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Sunday to complete a three-game s...
Derek Hanson Apr 20, 2025

Timberwolves rout Lakers 117-95 in 1st-round series opener, overcoming Luka Doncic's 37 points
LOS ANGELES, California (KFGO/AP) - Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points, Naz Reid added 23 with six 3-pointers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame Luka Doncic's 37-point Lakers playoff debut for a 1...
Derek Hanson Apr 19, 2025

Verdugo has 4 hits, drives in go-ahead run as Braves top Twins 4-3 to finally win back-to-back games
ATLANTA, Georgia (KFGO/AP) - Alex Verdugo, making his second start as Atlanta's left fielder and leadoff hitter, had four hits that included a go-ahead single in the sixth inning, and the Braves beat ...
Derek Hanson Apr 19, 2025

Twins to place Wallner on injured list with hamstring strain, believe Correa's sore wrist is minor
MINNEAPOLIS (KFGO/AP) - The Minnesota Twins will place right fielder Matt Wallner on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring, after avoiding a long-term absence for shortstop Carlos Cor...
Derek Hanson Apr 17, 2025

Luka Doncic eager to start playing big games for Lakers, starting in playoff date with Timberwolves
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) - Luka Doncic has been with the Los Angeles Lakers for 2 1/2 months now, and he's feeling fairly comfortable in his new home. He is building chemistry with his new teammates, w...
Nate Coen Apr 17, 2025

Xcel Energy Center to receive new name by next season
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO WCCO) - Say goodbye to "The X." After 25 years, the home of the Minnesota Wild will no longer be called Xcel Energy Center. The team's home arena has been named by Xcel since the...
Paul Jurgens Apr 16, 2025

#NDGF 2025 Agency Volunteers Recognized
Volunteer instructors for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department were recently recognized at the annual banquet in Bismarck. Mark Weyrauch, Ray, was recognized as Hunter Education Instructor...
Sports/Outdoors Apr 15, 2025

Early Spring Fishing
By Doug Leier It was March 7 when my old friend and game warden Cory Erck called on a Friday afternoon. While I was working indoors at a sport show he was out patrolling his district. After the usual ...
Sports/Outdoors Apr 15, 2025 NDGF Missouri River Spring Fishing
