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MLB All-Star Game: NL drop 8th straight
By Pat Graham DENVER - Nolan Arenado jogged out of the dugout and tipped his cap to a cheering crowd at his former home stadium. That tribute meant a lot. From there, the cheers were few and far betwe...
Doug Leier Jul 14, 2021
July 13, Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer Reports
District 1 - Baudette area Last updated: 2021-07-12 CO Ben Huener (Roseau) attended the funeral for retired Conservation Officer Joyce Kuske. CO Aaron Larson (Baudette West) worked primarily angling a...
Syndicated Author Jul 13, 2021
Alonso bests Mancini, Ohtani for 2nd straight HR Derby title
By RONALD BLUM DENVER (AP) - Pete Alonso's words were as bold as his home runs. "I'm the best power hitter on the planet," the New York Mets first baseman proclaimed after winning his second straight ...
Doug Leier Jul 13, 2021
Jeffers, Sanó hit homers, lead Happ, Twins over Tigers 5-3
By Brian Hall MINNEAPOLIS - Ryan Jeffers and Miguel San homered, leading J.A. Happ and the Minnesota Twins over the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Thursday night. Jeffers' homer with one out in the fifth innin...
Doug Leier Jul 09, 2021
Rodón sharp on a rainy night as White Sox beat Twins 4-1
By Brian Hall MINNEAPOLIS - Carlos Rodn pitched six strong innings and the Chicago White Sox took advantage of sloppy play by the Minnesota Twins to win 4-1 on a rainy Tuesday night. Catcher Zack Coll...
Doug Leier Jul 07, 2021 Chicago White Sox's Adam Eaton (12) scores on a sacrifice fly by Jose Abreu off Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome in the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Ober wins 1st, Kepler hits 2 homers, Twins top White Sox 8-5
By Dave Campbell MINNEAPOLIS - Rookie Bailey Ober pitched five scoreless innings for his first major league victory, Max Kepler homered twice and the Minnesota Twins held off the Chicago White Sox 8-5...
Doug Leier Jul 06, 2021
Zebra Mussels Discovered in Twin Lakes
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has confirmed the presence of invasive zebra mussels in Twin Lakes, LaMoure County, after a local cabin owner reported adult mussels attached to a floating lo...
Doug Leier Jul 05, 2021 zebra mussels NDGF
Joey Chestnut sets new record at post-pandemic hot dog race
NEW YORK - Chowdown champ Joey "Jaws" Chestnut broke his own record to gulp to a 14th win in the men's Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Sunday, while Michelle Lesco took the women's title. Ch...
Doug Leier Jul 05, 2021
Elliott wins at Road America to start new Hendrick streak
By Steve Megargee ELKHART LAKE, Wis. - Even a start near the back of the pack couldn't prevent Chase Elliott from continuing his uncanny success on road courses. Elliott started in the 34th position b...
Syndicated Author Jul 05, 2021
Maeda, Polanco lead Twins past Royals 6-2 to stop skid
By Avery Osen KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kenta Maeda struck out a season-best 10 in six scoreless innings, Jorge Polanco homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Sunday to halt a fiv...
Doug Leier Jul 04, 2021