The Twins begin a 3-game series in Seattle against the Mariners Friday night at 9:10, pregame on WJON at 8:40. Righthander Carl Pavano (1-2) gets the start on the mound for the Twins and lefthander Jason Vargas (3-2) toes the rubber for the Mariners. Minnesota is 6-18 while Seattle is 11-16. The Twins lost 3 straight while Seattle has lost 6 games in a row.
The chances that the Vikings stadium bill passes through the house and then the senate Monday could hinge on whether Governor Mark Dayton decides to veto or sign the republican tax bill. The tax bill passed through both the house and senate and is on the Governor's desk. The speaker of the house, Kurt Zellers indicated Thursday on the Dan Barreiro Show on Fan Radio Network that he and his fellow republicans would be more interested in supporting the Vikings Stadium if the Governor signs their tax bill. He is threatening the Governor without making a direct threat.
Officials at Apollo High School are dealing with a case of tuberculosis. The school district released a statement saying a person at the school has been confirmed to have TB.
The Minnesota Vikings began organized team activities at Winter Park in Eden Prairie Wednesday. Starting quarterback Christian Ponder attended the event all with the newly drafted rookies and free agent signees and some veterans. Among the free agents trying to make the team are receiver Marcus Fitzgerald, the younger brother of Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals. Marcus Fitzgerald playing college football at Marshall University.
The Twins lost 9-0 in Anaheim in Jared Weaver and the Angels Wednesday night. Weaver threw the 2nd no-hitter of the 2012 season and the second no-hitter of his career. He struckout 9 and walked just 1. Liam Hendriks allowed 9 hits and 6 earned runs in 2 1/3 innings to take the loss and drop to 0-2. Hendriks' ERA swells to 9.00. Howie Kendrick went 4-4 with a homerun, 3 runs scored and 3 RBIs for the Angels.
On this special mid-week edition of "Outdoors Tip of the Week," Jerry and fishing pal Charlie showcase how to get suckers ready for the smoking process.
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