Twins Muster Little Offense In 5-1 Loss To Indians
With four home runs in their previous game, the Minnesota Twins came to town looking and feeling strong and hoping to flex their muscles some more.
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With four home runs in their previous game, the Minnesota Twins came to town looking and feeling strong and hoping to flex their muscles some more.
Brian Dozier's two-run homer for Minnesota was one of a career-high four long balls hit off Chicago starter John Danks, and the Twins finished their first three-game sweep of the season and their first over White Sox in three years with an 8-4 victory on Thursday.
April 28. That was the last time Justin Morneau had hit a home run, until he sent a Duente Heath pitch 370 feet towards Target Plaza in right field on Wednesday night. Not that he hasn't been productive for the Twins.
Justin Morneau homered for the first time in almost two months, a two-run shot that helped the Minnesota Twins to a 7-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.
The Minnesota Twins have signed right-hander Kohl Stewart, the fourth overall pick in the draft two weeks ago.
Ryan Doumit hit a go-ahead double in the eighth inning, leading the Minnesota Twins over the Chicago White Sox 7-5 on Tuesday night.
A bus carrying a minor league team affiliated with the Minnesota Twins was involved in a wrong-way interstate crash in Florida that killed the driver of the other car. Florida Highway Patrol Sgt. Dylan Bryan says no one on the Fort Myers Twins bus was injured in the crash that occurred about 4:25 a.m. Tuesday near Jacksonville.
The Minnesota Twins played the Detroit Tigers at Target Field Sunday afternoon under sunny skies and a stadium full of dads. It was the second sellout of the Twins season at Target Field but for at least one family, it was so much more.
Doug Fister held Minnesota hitless until the sixth inning and Torii Hunter connected for his 300th career home run, leading the Detroit Tigers over the Twins 5-2 Sunday.
Minnesota Twins outfielder Josh Willingham is out of the lineup against the Detroit Tigers after receiving a cortisone shot in his balky left knee.
Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau will host 25 military service members and their children for a game of catch on Father's Day at Target Field. The service members can play catch on the field, and they will also be given tickets to see the Twins play the Detroit Tigers. This Father's Day event concludes the Twins' third annual Hope Week, where the team gives back to the community with a different Twin leading an event each day.
Trevor Plouffe had three hits, including a two-run homer, in his return to the Twins lineup, and Sam Deduno held Detroit in check over seven innings in Minnesota's 6-3 victory over the Tigers on Saturday night. Plouffe, back after missing 22 games because of a concussion and left calf strain, was a triple shy of the cycle. He drove in three runs in support of Deduno, who has allowed only five earned runs in his last five starts.
Prince Fielder broke open a scoreless game with a two-run double in the sixth inning, the spark that Rick Porcello and the Detroit Tigers used to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0 on Friday night. Victor Martinez and Jhonny Peralta followed Fielder's soaring drive with RBI doubles of their own, ending the night for Twins starter Scott Diamond (4-6). Even better for the Tigers was that the four-run cushion kept sputtering closer Jose Valverde out of a pressurized save situation.
The Minnesota Twins have reinstated third baseman Trevor Plouffe from the disabled list. The move was made after Friday night's 4-0 loss to Detroit. Plouffe has missed the last 22 games, first because of a concussion and then due to a strained left calf muscle. He played four games for Triple-A Rochester on a rehabilitation assignment this week, hitting .333 with one home run and three RBIs in 15 at-bats.
Myles Price returned a punt 86 yards for a score, Kyler Murray threw a 41-yard TD pass to Jordan Addison and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16.
The Texas Rangers were eliminated from postseason contention on the final day of the regular season with a 6-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins, who got a home run and three RBIs from Josh Bell to back Dean Kremer's seven innings of one-run pitching.
Breanna Stewart produced yet another clutch performance in the WNBA playoffs with 34 points and 12 rebounds for the New York Liberty in a 91-75 victory over the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx to open their best-of-three first-round series.
Drake Lindsey tossed three touchdowns in the first half to three different receivers and Minnesota defeated Washington 27-24.
Seattle got goals from Jordan Morris, Hassani Dotson and Paul Arriola to help the Sounders beat Minnesota United 3-1, upping their unbeaten streak to seven and earning coach Brian Schmetzer his 150th MLS victory.
Danny Jansen homered and drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers pushed the AL West race to the final day of the regular season with a rain-delayed 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Demonstrators gathered in the rain Saturday afternoon outside Target Field in downtown Minneapolis to demand the owners of the Minnesota Twins "stand up for democracy."
Jacob deGrom matched a career high by allowing eight earned runs and the Texas Rangers stumbled again in the AL West race with a 10-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins.
As a long baseball season winds down, a new one is heating up for a few Minnesota Twins players: fantasy football.
The Federal Aviation Administration says a replica Piper PA-18 crashed while departing from Buffalo Municipal Airport around 4:20 p.m.
The city's downtown council says the stretch is now pivoting to pedestrian-only nearly 100 times a year.
Demonstrators gathered in the rain Saturday afternoon outside Target Field in downtown Minneapolis to demand the owners of the Minnesota Twins "stand up for democracy."
Saturday marked National Public Lands Day. Parks of all sizes held volunteer opportunities in Minnesota and nationwide to help preserve these precious spaces.
Police have released a photo of a man suspected in a hit-and-run crash last month near downtown St. Paul, Minnesota, that seriously injured an e-bike rider.
Police in St. Cloud, Minnesota, say two boys are in custody after another boy and a woman were assaulted by a group Tuesday afternoon near St. Cloud State University.
Law enforcement shot and killed a man Friday evening amid a standoff in northwestern Minnesota, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office.
At Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria, Minnesota, freshly harvested grapes are starting their journey from vine to wine.
A Scouting America committee believes the girl Cameron Scharfbillig brought to the surface of a pool may have died seconds later. The Minnesota Cub Scout, now 9, received the organization's Honor Medal in Sartell.
Police in Albert Lea, Minnesota, say that the damage caused by a vandalism incident earlier this week will cost upwards of $25,000 to fix.
The Wisconsin State Patrol says a trooper is in the hospital with severe injuries after falling off a bridge while attempting to end a pursuit.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
A $1.8 billion project to replace the Blatnik Bridge, which links Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, is now underway.
An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to killing 10-year-old Lily Peters in Wisconsin four years ago. He was then given a life sentence with the possibility of extended supervision after 25 years.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
A Scouting America committee believes the girl Cameron Scharfbillig brought to the surface of a pool may have died seconds later. The Minnesota Cub Scout, now 9, received the organization's Honor Medal in Sartell.
Automotive collision and refinishing students at Dunwoody College in Minneapolis rebuilt a Hyundai Elantra and gave it to Robert Hanson, a U.S. Navy veteran, through the National Auto Body Council's Recycled Rides program.
For years, Keiona Cook has been weaving communities together, teaching kids from North Minneapolis and Edina to sew together. Now she's taking her work to New York for the city's iconic fashion week.
Natalie Flaherty started I Stand With Anne when she was 10. She's now one of this year's Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes winners, an award for people ages 8 to 18 who are making a positive difference.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
For 39 years, Ron Schutz was an attorney and partner in the national law firm Robins Kaplan. One of his top issues in the attorney general's race is fighting fraud.
Minnesota Democrats have held the office of state attorney general for decades. Recent polls show there could be an upset in November. The most recent poll shows incumbent DFL Attorney General Keith Ellison trailing Republican Ron Schutz. The KSTP-Survey USA from earlier this month has Schutz with 45% support to Ellison's 43%. For 39 years, Schutz has been an attorney and partner at Robins Kaplan one of the state's best-known law firms. He was twice named by Forbes magazine as one of the nation's top 200 attorneys. He joins Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m. NOTE: A spokesperson for Attorney General Ellison disputed Shutz's claim that there were no convictions under Ellison's watch for Medicaid fraud. The spokesperson said there were more than 340 convictions.
Demonstrators gathered in the rain Saturday afternoon outside Target Field in downtown Minneapolis to demand the owners of the Minnesota Twins "stand up for democracy."
Demonstrators gathered in the rain Saturday afternoon outside Target Field in downtown Minneapolis to demand the owners of the Minnesota Twins sign the "Business for Democracy Pledge" to protect voting rights.
Victims of last year’s deadly attack on Minnesota lawmakers say a convicted killer’s lies are traumatizing them all over again, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Tim Wertish and his son drove out to the lot every morning before school. This weekend, nearly 400 classic trucks, pickups and cars go to the highest bidder in Redwood Falls.
Every grain and ingredient that comes through the door is certified gluten-free, co-owner Kasey Pate says, a dedicated facility for a community that lost its taproom when Burning Brothers closed last year.
Sunset to sunrise. Any rain, snow, sleet or hail. And any time you can't clearly make out people and vehicles 500 feet ahead. Three triggers in one statute, and most drivers only know the first one.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is working with a contractor to correct an autism treatment plan backlog that is frustrating both parents and providers.
You've probably seen THC drinks at Minnesota bars and liquor stores, but those made-in-Minnesota drinks could disappear this winter if new federal rules take effect.
Police have released a photo of a man suspected in a hit-and-run crash last month near downtown St. Paul, Minnesota, that seriously injured an e-bike rider.
Metro Transit police are looking for a motorist who ran a red light Saturday afternoon in downtown Minneapolis, striking a light rail train and then fleeing the area.
Police in St. Cloud, Minnesota, say two boys are in custody after another boy and a woman were assaulted by a group Tuesday afternoon near St. Cloud State University.
Law enforcement shot and killed a man Friday evening amid a standoff in northwestern Minnesota, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office.
A Minnesota mother and her son are accused of fraud involving Medicaid-funded services that were never provided, resulting in more than $130,000 in improper payments, according to court documents filed on Friday.
A potential merger between Allina and Sutter health has concerned community members pushing for patient and worker protections.
Doctors Council SEIU and Allina Health have been working toward an agreement for three years.
The headlines surrounding Artificial Intelligence's rapid advancement have been tough to digest recently. WCCO wanted to know how to manage anxiety caused by AI.
The virus has struck poultry producers in at least five counties in a single month. Nationally, nearly 23 million turkeys have been put down since 2022 — even as U.S. farmers raise 45 million fewer birds than they did a decade ago.
Officials say that anyone who touched the bat should call 911 and ask to be connected to Animal Care and Control and contact their healthcare provider.
Madonna was up for 13 awards at the 2026 VMAs — the most of any nominee on MTV's biggest night.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Myles Price returned a punt 86 yards for a score, Kyler Murray threw a 41-yard TD pass to Jordan Addison and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16.
The Texas Rangers were eliminated from postseason contention on the final day of the regular season with a 6-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins, who got a home run and three RBIs from Josh Bell to back Dean Kremer's seven innings of one-run pitching.
Breanna Stewart produced yet another clutch performance in the WNBA playoffs with 34 points and 12 rebounds for the New York Liberty in a 91-75 victory over the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx to open their best-of-three first-round series.
Drake Lindsey tossed three touchdowns in the first half to three different receivers and Minnesota defeated Washington 27-24.
Seattle got goals from Jordan Morris, Hassani Dotson and Paul Arriola to help the Sounders beat Minnesota United 3-1, upping their unbeaten streak to seven and earning coach Brian Schmetzer his 150th MLS victory.
For 39 years, Ron Schutz was an attorney and partner in the national law firm Robins Kaplan. One of his top issues in the attorney general's race is fighting fraud.
One of the big races in the Twin Cities in November is the contest for Hennepin County Attorney.
Former acting U.S. Attorney Anders Folk and DFL state Rep. Cedric Frazier are competing to succeed Mary Moriarty, whose tenure has drawn controversy over sentencing and a Hennepin County investigation into federal agents during Operation Metro Surge.
The constitutional amendment would raise the contribution to schools by $33 per pupil for each school. That would take the fund's current contribution of $68 per pupil to $101 per pupil.
In August, a law changing the age for criminal prosecutions in Minnesota went into effect. The law bars children under 13, no matter how serious the crime, from being prosecuted. It's unclear what will happen to kids now accused of these crimes.
The town of Lindstrom, Minnesota, is known for its unique water tower, but an unlikely discovery is bringing back memories of another landmark.
From making the paper for Crayola crayons to getting a visit from Mr. Rogers. John Lauritsen shares the history behind a Little Falls paper mill, and how its ruins have become its future, in this week's Finding Minnesota.
Built in 1886, the Prospect House was once a resort hotel. The third floor is preserved to show what the hotel looked like back then, but for Jay Johnson, the real history is in the basement.
For nearly a half century, the Haunted Mansion at the Minnesota State Fair has been scaring people silly.
It is one of the most uniquely shaped buildings at the Minnesota State Fair, and it holds nearly 80 years of history.
The leaves have been changing, the temperature has been dropping, and the pumpkin flavored coffee drinks are flowing.
The headlines surrounding Artificial Intelligence's rapid advancement have been tough to digest recently. WCCO wanted to know how to manage anxiety caused by AI.
If you're buying ground beef at the grocery store, there's a good chance that part of it came from a country outside the United States.
It's the fifth time in six years that Minnesotans are approaching fall during a drought. The time of year is right when homeowners typically start repairing their yards. Is it worth fighting back now or simply waiting until spring?
The first days of school can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. New teachers, new classes, maybe even a new building. It can be a lot to manage without a plan.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says tomorrow will be mostly cloudy and top out in the low 70s.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Outside of a few lingering showers early in the morning, Sunday is looking drier in Minnesota.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says Sunday is looking drier after a few lingering morning showers.
Another weak system is bringing more clouds and rain this weekend to the Twin Cities, says meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says tomorrow will be mostly cloudy and top out in the low 70s.
Cats and cat lovers turned up at the Saint Paul RiverCentre this weekend.
Nearly 5,000 people laced up their shoes to step out in support of a good cause.
Hundreds of firefighters and officials gathered at the state capitol today to honor Minnesota's fallen heroes.
The Minnesota Lynx stumbled at home against the New York Liberty today. It was their first game in the WNBA playoffs. Frankie McLister heard from fans who remain optimistic.
