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Twins Make Late Comeback But Fall In Extras To Rays

Dave Overlund — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:20:36 +0000

The Twins rallied in the ninth to tie their Grapefruit Leage game against Tampa Bay Sunday, but lost in extra innings.

Willingham Goes Deep In Twins Spring Opener

Dave Overlund — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 03:02:18 +0000

It didn't take long for Josh Willingham to pick up where he left off in 2012. The Twins slugger socked 35 home runs last season, his first with Minnesota.

Willingham hit a two run home run but the Twins gave up a late lead in a 5-3 loss to Baltimore Saturday afternoon in Sarasota

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Northstar Link to Run for Twins Home Games

Lee Voss — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 05:01:54 +0000

Good news for Twins fans who like to take the Northstar Rail Line to games. Northstar Link has announced they will run the bus route to meet up with the train for all home Twins games this season.

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Twins Born in Different Years at Minnesota Hospital

The Associated Press — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:42:08 +0000

A set of twins has been born in different years at a Minneapolis hospital. One twin arrived in 2011 — and the other in 2012.

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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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Twins Fans Might Be Asked To Fund Vikings Stadium

Jim Maurice — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:42:02 +0000

If the Legislature approves public funding for a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings, some of the biggest contributors to the effort could be Minnesota Twins fans.

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Caribou Coffee Offers $1 Deal For Twins Wins

Jim Maurice — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:15:25 +0000

You can get a cup of coffee for $1 today (Wednesday) at Caribou Coffee -- thanks to the Minnesota Twins. The coffee shop has announced they offer the cup of coffee for a buck every time the Twins win all season.

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Wally The Beer Man Takes New Suds Job

Jim Maurice — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 02:14:50 +0000

Wally the Beer Man has been selling suds at Minnesota Twins games since they began playing at the Metrodome in 1982, but he won't be at Target Field this season. Wally McNeil says he has taken a new job as a so-called "celebrity beer-tender" at nearby Sneaky Pete's before and after Twins home games.

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Twins Set Spring Training Attendance Record

Jim Maurice — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:46:41 +0000

The Minnesota Twins have set a new franchise record for attendance at spring training. The Twins say they have set a 16-game season record with 129,453 fans moving through the turnstiles at Hammond Stadium in Ft. Myers, Fla., this year.

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Northstar Offers Special Buses, Trains To Twins Games

Jim Maurice — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:49:05 +0000

The Northstar Commuter Rail and Northstar Bus Link will provide special service to every Twins home game this year. Northstar officials are expecting heavy ridership for the home opener on April 8th, and will provide two link buses for that game.

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Server Issue Affects Twins Ticket Sales

Jim Maurice — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 22:09:05 +0000

On the first day of single-game ticket sales, a problem with a computer server left hundreds of Twins fans empty handed. An unprecedented number of fans tried to buy tickets online Saturday, but server glitches and website repairs appeared to kick people out of line.

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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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Tickets For Twins Spring Training On Sale Soon

Jim Maurice — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:20:58 +0000

Tickets to the Minnesota Twins spring training games go on sale this Saturday and the best seat in the house is only $39, but the plane tickets to Florida are extra.

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