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East Sub-Section 6AA Semifinals @ Putz Field Cathedral 6, Paynesville 0 (Bo Schmitz had 3 hits and 3 RBIs and Jeff Fasching threw a complete-game 4-hit shutout for the Crusaders. Cathedral is 18-4 and will play Albany at Putz Field at 7:30 Thursday) Albany 3, Little Falls 2 (8 innings)

Just over a day after an explosion rocked the Verso paper mill in Sartell killing one worker and hurting five others, Governor Mark Dayton and area lawmakers are voicing their concerns on whether the plant will be rebuilt.

Verso Paper Mill's plant manager says it was an Albany man who died in yesterday's explosion in Sartell.

The St. Cloud Rox begin the 2012 season Wednesday night in Duluth against the Huskies at 7:35pm, pregame on AM 1390-the Fan at 7:05. The St. Cloud Northwoods League team has new ownership and a new name this season. Gary Posch and Joe Sexton are the new owners while the Rox are the new name replacing the River Bats. The Rox coaches arrived last week including field manager Augie Rodriguez and assistant coach Anthony Espitia.

Saying it's "a very sad day for our Verso family," the plant manager of Sartell's Verso paper plant says the cause of a massive explosion earlier today is still unknown.

The Twins defeated the Oakland A's 5-4 Monday afternoon to end their 5-game losing streak. Minnesota scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 8th inning to come from down 4-3 to win. Justin Morneau singled in the tying run before Ryan Doumit's sacrifice fly scored Josh Willingham from 3rd base to put the Twins ahead. Matt Capps allowed 2 base runners but converted the save. He blew a save the day before against Detroit.

One person was killed and four hurt in the explosion and subsequent fire at the Verso Paper Plant in Sartell.

Here are some photos of the Verso Paper Plant in Sartell.

The Twins have lost 4 games in a row after falling 6-3 at Target Field to the Detroit Tigers Saturday afternoon. Carl Pavano was touched up for 10 hits and 6 earned runs in 4 1/3 innings to take the loss and drop to 2-4 this season. Pavano gave up 6 straight hits in the 4-run Detroit 4th inning. Justin Morneau and Denard Span each hit solo homeruns and Span added a double. Ben Revere had 3 hits for the Twins.

There are a handful of Memorial Day events planned around the area this weekend. Metro Vets and the St. Cloud VA encourage all citizens to participate in the National Moment of Remembrance, and pause for one minute at 3:00 p.m.