Twins Win AL Central Title Despite 5-3 Loss To Reds
The Twins clinched their second straight American League Central title Sunday, and will host the Astros in the first round starting Tuesday.
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The Twins clinched their second straight American League Central title Sunday, and will host the Astros in the first round starting Tuesday.
After clinching home-field advantage for their first round of the playoffs, the Minnesota Twins on Sunday revealed their 2020 Homer Hanky.
There was no excited reaction Saturday night after the Minnesota Twins guaranteed they'll be at home when the postseason begins Tuesday.
Despite no fans in the stands this year, the Twins have had an incredible end to their regular season. The team thanked those who stayed loyal from their homes by having a car parade outside Target Field on Saturday.
Mike Moustakas homered twice, Freddy Galvis hit a solo shot and the Cincinnati Reds clinched their first playoff spot since 2013, beating the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins 7-2 Friday night.
The Minnesota Twins have taken over sole possession of the AL Central lead for the first time since late August.
Max Kepler hit the tying home run in the eighth inning and the game-winning single with two outs in the 10th, giving the Minnesota Twins a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night that tightened the AL Central race to just a half-game deficit behind the Chicago White Sox.
Max Kepler homered, José Berríos threw six shutout innings to outduel Yu Darvish and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0 on Sunday night.
Kyle Hendricks tossed eight innings of three-hit, shutout ball to outduel Rich Hill, and the Chicago Cubs edged the Minnesota Twins 1-0 on Friday night for their fifth straight win.
Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano each hit a two-run homer, and the Minnesota Twins denied the Chicago White Sox a chance to clinch their first playoff berth in 12 years with a 5-1 victory Wednesday night.
The Minnesota Twins announced their home spring training schedule on Wednesday, with their home opener set for Sunday, Feb. 28 against the Baltimore Orioles.
The Chicago White Sox strengthened their hold on the AL Central by topping the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Tuesday night.
Nelson Cruz hit his 16th homer, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 7-5 on Sunday to complete a sweep of their weekend series.
Minnesota won for the ninth time in 11 games since it closed August with a six-game slide.
Romo worked a perfect eighth, retiring Lindor on an inning-ending flyout. Romo and Lindor exchanged words as the shortstop ran toward first, and then the two walked toward each other before they were separated by teammates.
The best pitcher in baseball this season by so many measures, Cleveland's Shane Bieber has made so few mistakes.
Matt Wieters hit 14 foul balls during a 19-pitch at-bat that finished with a flyout during a wild rally that sent the St. Louis Cardinals over the Minnesota Twins 6-4 Tuesday night for a doubleheader split.
Josh Donaldson, Nelson Cruz and Miguel Sanó all homered, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in the first game of a Tuesday doubleheader.
Ryan Jeffers hit his first major league homer to spark Minnesota's four-run third inning, and Michael Pineda stayed sharp in his return from suspension by finishing seven innings for the Twins in a 6-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday.
Grayson Greiner hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning off left fielder Eddie Rosario's glove and the Detroit Tigers rocked Minnesota's bullpen for eight runs to beat the Twins 10-8 Sunday.
Marwin Gonzalez singled home Willians Astudillo in the eighth inning, and the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 and sweep Friday's doubleheader.
Jorge Polanco and Josh Donaldson hit back-to-back homers to lead off the bottom of the first inning, and Randy Dobnak bounced back with five scoreless innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0 in the first game of Friday's doubleheader.
Target Field might not have fans inside the stadium this season, but it sure sounds like it's full. So, how does baseball create fan sounds? Good Question.
Josh Donaldson returned from the injured list with two hits and two RBIs for the Minnesota Twins, who backed José Berríos with three home runs and beat the Chicago White Sox 8-1 on Wednesday night.
In honor of Twins legend Bert Blyleven calling his final game Wednesday, we rediscovered this classic edition of Good Question from 2011.
A doctor with ties to the University of Minnesota and his family have been declared missing in the wake of the devastating Nepal flash floods.
The St. Paul City Council will decide on Wednesday whether to allow more drones to be part of their police force.
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
Police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, are raiding the area near two hotels Wednesday morning as they investigate alleged human trafficking and firearms offenses.
Wednesday is expected to be breezy, with scattered clouds and comfortable temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s.
The St. Paul City Council will decide on Wednesday whether to allow more drones to be part of their police force.
Wednesday is expected to be breezy, with scattered clouds and comfortable temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s.
Mayor Kaohly Her is defending the city's initial decision and is calling out others, including protesters, for the role she believes they played in unhoused people not accepting services.
State Fair officials told WCCO late Monday afternoon that only nine arrests or citations were issued during the entire 12-day fair.
A new leader is taking the helm of the Minneapolis Fire Department.
Wednesday is expected to be breezy, with scattered clouds and comfortable temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s.
An Annandale, Minnesota, boy who survived overwhelming odds as a baby is once again facing a serious heart battle.
According to the Stearns County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened just before noon near the intersection of County Road 50 and Glenwood Road in Wakefield Township, about a mile and a half north of Cold Spring.
The Willmar Police Department says Paige Wollman and Brooklynn Greenwaldt were both last seen on foot leaving a home on the 800 block of Park Avenue Northwest on Sept. 1.
Law enforcement have a suspect in custody in connection to a killing that happened last week in a Monticello, Minnesota, mobile home community.
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 Wisconsin high school football player has died from injuries sustained during a game on Thursday night.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
An Annandale, Minnesota, boy who survived overwhelming odds as a baby is once again facing a serious heart battle.
Zy'ire was diagnosed with bone cancer in his tibia, and throughout treatment, his love of the game helped keep his spirits up. Make-A-Wish Minnesota granted his wish by putting him on the sideline in Vikings gear.
Lt. Ryan Kelly, the first Minneapolis officer to arrive at Church of the Annunciation on Aug. 27, 2025, described walking in to find dozens of children hiding in the pews — and locating 2 who had already died.
After the Annunciation Catholic Church mass shooting in Minneapolis, there were loud calls for action on guns.
Crews in St. Paul, Minnesota, are clearing out the city's largest encampment on Wednesday.
Minnesota's neighbor to the north is striking back in President Trump's widening trade war. Canada just imposed new tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on everything from milk to fishing rods to hockey gear.
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.
If you're driving near a school bus with its lights flashing in Minnesota, you must stop — even if the arm isn't out. This change is part of a new state law aiming to improve student safety.
If you're driving near a school bus with its lights flashing in Minnesota, you must stop — even if the arm isn't out. This change is part of a new state law aiming to improve student safety.
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a lawsuit over the use of a controversial data system to review state voter rolls.
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.
The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is rolling out more than three dozen new food items this year, on top of all the returning favorites — which makes putting together a game plan for your visit no small task.
President Trump said Friday that the U.S. will waive higher tariffs on ground beef imports, which he says will reduce beef prices by 25%. Some cattle ranchers, including those in Minnesota and Wisconsin, worry the plan will hurt them financially.
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella is linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say. WCCO speaks with a food safety expert about the risks associated with alfalfa sprouts.
Police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, are raiding the area near two hotels Wednesday morning as they investigate alleged human trafficking and firearms offenses.
Two people were sentenced to life in prison in connection with the murder of a transgender man from Minnesota who authorities say was tortured for more than a month before being killed in upstate New York.
A former Minnesota State Patrol trooper has been sentenced to nearly three decades in prison for producing and distributing child sexual abuse material.
Law enforcement have a suspect in custody in connection to a killing that happened last week in a Monticello, Minnesota, mobile home community.
Police in central Minnesota are asking residents to help with a hit-and-run investigation.
A school night usually means earlier bedtimes and setting multiple alarms. WCCO spoke with a sleep medicine physician about how many alarms you should set to wake up.
A group of over 150 Allina Health doctors in the Twin Cities has filed a 10-day unfair labor practice strike notice, their union said on Friday.
Sanford Health and North Memorial Health announced Tuesday that they completed the merger.
This year, your kid may be more likely to catch a back-to-school bug, as fewer students are getting their shots than at any time in the past decade.
Zy'ire was diagnosed with bone cancer in his tibia, and throughout treatment, his love of the game helped keep his spirits up. Make-A-Wish Minnesota granted his wish by putting him on the sideline in Vikings gear.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including at the Minnesota State Fair.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
Louis Lee came to Minnesota decades ago from Hong Kong to become a student at the University of Minnesota. He says listening to comedy helped him learn English.
The vault is open. Recordings no one's ever heard, spanning 40 years of Prince's musical career, are now available on a new album called "Timeless."
The community is mourning the loss of Charles Dillon, also known as Chaz Millionaire, a longtime voice on the Twin Cities airwaves.
Minnesota's leading scorer Cade Tyson has rejoined the team with the intent to play this season.
Kody Clemens hit a two-run homer against his former team, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2.
Riley Greene had three hits, including a two-run homer, and Kevin McGonigle added a solo shot to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
The University of Minnesota Cheerleading Team is named for its chanting, but known for its members' sheer athleticism.
The Minnesota Twins reinstated All-Star right-hander Joe Ryan from the injured list and reinserted him in their rotation to start their game on Monday afternoon to open a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers.
Demuth has been running ads focusing on a million-dollar funding proposal that Klobuchar supported that was stripped out of a funding bill.
She has won four races for U.S. Senate by double digits, and now Sen. Amy Klobuchar is campaigning to become Minnesota's next governor.
The DFL primary in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District was supposed to be close, but it wasn't. Former Lakeville Mayor and state Sen. Matt Little beat two well-known opponents by double digits.
Democrat Jake Johnson, a high school math teacher, is running a competitive race against Republican Rep. Brad Finstad, prompting analysts to downgrade Finstad's reelection outlook.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
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.
For five generations, one family has run the Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours along the St. Croix River.
Keith Richardson is a home brewer and beer memorabilia collector. His collection got so big that, two years ago, he moved everything into an old toy store near downtown Lanesboro and opened the Hammarama Museum and Gift Shop.
Passing trains and scenic bluffs are a big part of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, but in the middle of it all is a garden where creativity and flowers grow together, all courtesy of a man named Herman Rusch.
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.
A school night usually means earlier bedtimes and setting multiple alarms. WCCO spoke with a sleep medicine physician about how many alarms you should set to wake up.
Behind the fried foods and thrilling rides, farming remains at the heart of the Minnesota State Fair, where farm families work around the clock to get their animals ribbon-ready.
Visitors are spending tens of millions of dollars to experience all there is at the Minnesota State Fair. It's a 12-day production that costs tens of millions of dollars to put on.
There's more than 300 vendors keeping people fed at the Minnesota State Fair. That's a lot of competition for your cash and the limited space in your stomach.
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.
Wednesday is expected to be breezy, with scattered clouds and comfortable temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s.
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.
It'll be a quiet and seasonable day as dew points drop.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says rain clears out overnight for a sunny Wednesday with highs near 80.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we clear out and the humidity scoots overnight.
Police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, are raiding the area near two hotels Wednesday morning as they investigate alleged human trafficking and firearms offenses.
After the City of St. Paul, Minnesota, shut down a major homeless encampment, another one has grown, leading to a spike in emergency calls.
It'll be a quiet and seasonable day as dew points drop.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says rain clears out overnight for a sunny Wednesday with highs near 80.
Thousands of young Minnesotans entered the classroom with a clean slate today. In tonight's Good Question, Jeff Wagner learned how their choices in the days ahead