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Twins Statues at Target Field to Get Sweaters

The Associated Press — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:59:32 +0000

Just in time for the state's latest cold snap, a handful of statues of classic Minnesota Twins players outside Target Field will be outfitted with custom-knit sweaters, hats and scarves.

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Kenny Chesney Sells Out Target Field in Half-Hour

The Associated Press — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 16:12:19 +0000

It didn't take long for country star Kenny Chesney to sell out his concert at the Minnesota Twins' Target Field. Tickets for Chesney's "No Shoes Nation" concert sold out around 10:30 a.m. Friday, only a half-hour after going on sale to the general public.

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Kenny Chesney to Perform at Target Field Next Year

The Associated Press — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 23:43:17 +0000

Country star Kenny Chesney is returning to the Minnesota Twins' Target Field next year. Chesney is bringing his "No Shoes Nation" Tour to the downtown Minneapolis ballpark on July 12, 2013.

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'U' Students to Launch Baseball from Target Field

The Associated Press — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 14:00:28 +0000

Engineering students from the University of Minnesota will get some help from a former astronaut when they launch a baseball into the stratosphere from Target Field this weekend.

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MLB All Star Game Coming to Target Field

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:33:30 +0000

The Twins have called a press conference for 4pm Wednesday to make a "major announcement". The major announcement is expected to be that Target Field will host the Major League Baseball All Star Game in 2014. The information that Minnesota was getting the 2014 All Star game has leaked out over the past 2 days and has been rumored for weeks.

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All Star Game Expected to be at Target Field in 2014

Jay Caldwell — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:56:44 +0000

The Major League Baseball All Star game appears headed for Target Field in 2014. An official announcement is expected later this week. Numerous reports indicate that Target Field is the likely pick for the All Star game and the All Star festivities which include the Homerun Derby. Twins owner Jim Pohlad says he believes an announcement is imminent.

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Target Field Readies for First-Ever Concert

The Associated Press — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 20:59:29 +0000

Crews have been busy transforming the home of the Minnesota Twins into a concert venue. Country stars Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw are co-headlining Target Field's first-ever concert Sunday evening.

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Target Field to Become 100 Percent Smoke Free

The Associated Press — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:48:20 +0000

The last place where smokers could light up at Target Field is being snuffed out. The smoking area was on the Target Field plaza outside Gate 6.

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Meatballs, Baked Potatoes Added to Target Field Menu

Jim Maurice — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:59:16 +0000

It's not just peanuts and cracker jacks anymore! The Minnesota Twins have announced a list of new foods available at Target Field this season.

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A Snowy Owl Apparently Can't Wait for Twins Baseball [VIDEO]

Jim Maurice — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:09:48 +0000

Over the weekend, this majestic visitor from the North visited Target Field.

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Target Field Concert Tickets go On-Sale Dec. 10th

Jim Maurice — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:30:33 +0000

Tickets for the first-ever concert at Target Field will go on sale a week from Saturday. Tickets to the Tim McGraw-Kenny Chesney "Brothers of the Sun" tour go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on December 10th.

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McGraw, Chesney Coming to Target Field

Jim Maurice — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:32:03 +0000

Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw will bring their 'Brothers of the Sun' Tour to Target Field on Sunday, July 8. This first-ever concert at Target Field is a part of their 18-date stadium tour across the country.

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Northstar Line to Run Routes to Target Field on Labor Day

Abby Faulkner — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:50:31 +0000

Those bound for Target Field, take a note - the Northstar Link and Northstar Train will be running on Labor Day. They'll be running routes in time for the game at 1:10 p.m., as well as the 7:10 p.m. make-up game.

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Target Field Named 'Sports Facility Of The Year'

Jim Maurice — Thu, 19 May 2011 11:13:21 +0000

Target Field has been named "The Sports Facility of the year" by Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal.

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Study Favors Spot Near Target Field For Vikings

Jim Maurice — Tue, 03 May 2011 15:15:40 +0000

A study commissioned by the real estate investor who envisioned Target Field on a scrubby downtown Minneapolis parking lot concludes the nearby Farmers Market would be the best place for a new Vikings stadium.

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Target Field's "Green" Initiatives To Be Discussed At St. Ben's

Jim Maurice — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 06:34:23 +0000

You can learn more about the Target Field construction, and future sustainability initiatives being planned for the ballpark. Senior Director of Ballpark Operations at Target Field Dave Horsman will be speaking at the College of St. Benedict tonight (Thursday).

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Twins To Take Down Trees Behind Centerfield At Target Center

Jim Maurice — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:39:15 +0000

One of Target Field's trademarks is coming down. The Minnesota Twins will take down the pine trees behind center field wall. Hitters complained the trees made it difficult for them to pick up the ball out of the pitcher's hand.

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