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The Twins pounded the Baltimore Orioles 19-7 Monday night. Minnesota had 20 hits in the game. Denard Span led the Twins going 3-5 with 2 runs scored and 5 RBIs, Justin Morneau had 4 hits and 3 RBIs, Ben Revere had 4 hits with 3 RBIs and Joe Mauer hit a solo homerun, his 6th. Scott Diamond threw the first 6 innings with 9 hits and 5 earned runs allowed to get the win and improve to 8-3.

The St. Cloud Rox lost 8-2 at home against Mankato Monday night. Mankato scored 4 runs in the 3rd inning. Andy Henkemeyer went 3-4 and Boo Vazquez hit a solo homerun for the Rox. Nick Rau added 1 hit and 1 RBI for St. Cloud. Alex Roberts allowed 3 walks, 1 hit and 3 earned runs in 2 innings to take the loss for St. Cloud.

The Timberwolves won a summer league game in Las Vegas against the Los Angeles Clippers 73-64 Monday night. Wes Johnson led the Wolves with 16 points and Derrick Williams added 15 points for Minnesota. 2nd round pick Robbie Hummel added 6 points off the bench for the Wolves.

On this week's installment of our series, brought to you by Del-Tone Luth Gun Club, Jerry demonstrates the ease and versatility of the bobber.

The Timberwolves/Nicolas Batum saga will finally come to an end this week. The Wolves signed Batum to a 4-year $46 Million offer sheet Sunday night. Portland has until 11pm (CT) Wednesday to match the offer or lose him to Minnesota. Batum is a 23-year old 6-8 small forward who averaged 13.9 points a game with Portland in 2011-2012.

The Twins lost 9-4 Sunday afternoon to Oakland. The A's sweep the Twins in the 3-game series. Brian Duensing threw 2 innings with 7 hits and 6 earned runs allowed to take the loss and drop to 1-6. Ryan Doumit was 2-4 with a run scored and 1 RBI and Brian Dozier was 2-4 with 1 RBI. Oakland knocked out 4 homeruns and were led by Yoenis Cespedes who went 4-5 with a homerun and 3 RBIs for the A's.

The St. Cloud Rox downed Mankato 14-8 Sunday to get back to 500 in the 2nd half of the Northwoods League season. St. Cloud scored 4 runs in the 4th inning, had 2 runs in the 6th inning and chipped in 3 more runs in the 7th. Tony Skjefte was 3-6 with a homerun, 2 runs scored and 3 RBIs and Phil Imholte hit a 2-run homerun and had 3 RBIs for the Rox. Chris Paul added 2 hits and 2 RBIs for St. Cloud.

In response to the recent rash of convenience store robberies, St. Cloud Police have issued a safety alert. They are asking for your help in getting information on the robberies. They are also offering information for your protection in the event of a future hold-up.

It's been nearly four years since Minnesotans passed the Land and Legacy Amendment. Since then, millions of dollars have been collected for arts programs and the outdoors across the state. Explore Minnesota - along with other organizations - are featuring some of those projects with five Legacy Destination Weekends in various communities. This coming weekend is St. Cloud's turn to be highlighted.

Metro Bus is looking for a few generous companies to help families in need food. during the upcoming "Fill the Flyer" food drive.