Max Kepler Hits 2 HR, Twins Power Past White Sox 10-5 In Season Opener
Max Kepler homered against White Sox ace Lucas Giolito in his first two at-bats and the Minnesota Twins beat Chicago 10-5 on Friday night.
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Max Kepler homered against White Sox ace Lucas Giolito in his first two at-bats and the Minnesota Twins beat Chicago 10-5 on Friday night.
The Minnesota Twins set their opening day roster on Thursday, with right-hander Jake Odorizzi on the 10-day injured list due to mild soreness in his upper back.
Rick Reed, whose career as a big league umpire spanned three decades and included two All-Star games and the 1991 World Series, died Tuesday night. He was 70.
All-Star right-hander José Berríos will start the season opener for the Minnesota Twins.
The decision, according to a statement released Friday, came as a result of conversations with MPD Chief Arradondo and voices "both inside and outside the Twins organization."
Even with only 60 games, the Minnesota Twins are expected to contend, but can they repeat last season's showing?
Miguel Sanó has finally joined the Minnesota Twins on the field, after a frustrating wait to be cleared following his quarantine for a positive coronavirus test.
Twins outfielder Byron Buxton suffered an injury to his left foot during a Monday intrasquad game while attempting to track down a fly ball off the bat of Nelson Cruz. Buxton had to be carted off the field following the incident.
The Minnesota Twins announced their 2021 regular season schedule Thursday, one that's anticipated to return to the standard 162-game slate.
An array of injuries was largely responsible for the blight on the first five years of Byron Buxton's still-promising major league career, with surgery last fall to repair labrum damage in his left shoulder serving as the latest setback.
When the Minnesota Twins signed Rich Hill from the bargain aisle of free agency last winter, they expected the left-hander to be available around midseason after his recovery from elbow surgery.
The roster features a number of fan favorites and All Star Game players like Jorge Polanco, Jose Berrios, and Jake Odorizzi.
José Rosario, a member of the Minnesota Twins' Dominican Summer League roster, has been suspended 50 games following a second positive test for a drug of abuse.
Some people in the Minnesota Twins organization have tested positive for COVID-19, a team official said Thursday.
"It's time to get back to work," Dobnak tweeted. "Tell us when and where!"
Players are set report for another version of "spring" training July 1, and the league's imposed 60-game season will start either July 23 or 24, the league announced.
The Minnesota Twins signed first baseman Aaron Sabato on Tuesday to a deal that included a $2.75 million bonus for the first-round draft pick from North Carolina.
Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players' association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Minnesota Twins slugger Miguel Sanó told a Dominican Republic newspaper he's being blackmailed, having been accused of kidnapping and assault.
The Pohlad family, which owns the Minnesota Twins, says that it's committing $25 million to push for racial justice in the wake of George Floyd's death.
The club will reportedly continue the $400 per week stipend and full benefits for their minor league players through August 31st.
Minnesota Twins star Max Kepler says he had no idea of the "underlying inferences" of a controversial selfie he posted to Instagram amid protests over George Floyd's death.
His broadcasts are on Twitch.tv. and he promotes the games on Twitter, Facebook and Reddit. He's also gaining a fan base. It helps too that these virtual Twins have a 3 1/2 game lead in the division.
Cruz is a finalist for the award among Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love, WWE fighter Titus O'Neil and New England Patriots brothers Devin and Jason McCourty.
It appears the Minnesota Twins could be playing ball as soon as July 4 after Major League Baseball owners reportedly approved a proposal for the players' union. Games this season, however, will look very different.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
A federal judge has denied a request for a temporary restraining order that would have stopped a Minnesota law that bans apps and websites that create fake, sexualized photos of people from going into effect, according to a court document filed on Friday.
A man who prosecutors said was second in command in the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded not guilty in federal court Friday.
A Rochester, Minnesota, woman who was found guilty of disorderly conduct after she called a child racial slurs at a playground is appealing the jury's decision, according to a court document filed Thursday.
WWE's SummerSlam will have two nights of bouts and matches inside U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday and Sunday. But before that, SummerSlam is setting up shop inside the Minneapolis Convention Center.
As wet weather continues to crawl across parts of Minnesota on Friday, some spots are already seeing impressive rainfall totals.
The St. Paul, Minnesota, factory that produces goods for the 117-year-old Pearson's Candy Company is closing at the end of September due to financial issues.
Some residents at Heritage Park Apartments say they are ready to move out of homes they describe as unsafe and plagued by mold, water damage, and rodents.
There is now a permanent investigative squad on the case, along with a new special agent in charge. Christopher Dotson took over the top position earlier this year.
A Rochester, Minnesota, woman who was found guilty of disorderly conduct after she called a child racial slurs at a playground is appealing the jury's decision, according to a court document filed Thursday.
As wet weather continues to crawl across parts of Minnesota on Friday, some spots are already seeing impressive rainfall totals.
Creeping bellflower is pretty, purple and a problem. It's spreading across Minnesota, and stopping it is easier said than done.
Minnesota could see some much needed rain overnight, though will likely not reverse the course of a drought that is spreading throughout the state.
After it was closed for more than two weeks due to wildfires, canoers and campers are starting to return to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
A judge sided with the Wisconsin Elections Commission Wednesday, ruling that state law does not allow absentee voters to change their ballot after it has been returned — a setback for Democrats amid a scrambled governor's primary field.
Barnes withdrew from the Democratic primary less than two weeks before the Aug. 11 election, on the same day a newspaper reported it had asked him about allegations of inappropriate behavior reviewed by the state party.
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.
Hong's rise in the Wisconsin Democratic primary has exposed a sharp divide, with some voters saying they would cross party lines in November rather than support a DSA-aligned candidate.
A western Wisconsin man pleaded no contest Tuesday to charges filed against him in connection with his wife's 2024 shooting death, according to court records.
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
President Trump is downplaying reports that Iran could be responsible for the cyberattacks in Minnesota this week.
Though federal authorities in his own administration are investigating Iran's role in recent cyberattacks on Minnesota's water systems, President Trump on Friday said he blames the state itself.
A new state ban on cryptocurrency kiosks will go into effect on Saturday, shutting down a tool that scammers have used to swindle $1 million from Minnesotans, officials say.
Get ready to watch movies and television with clarity like never before. That's how industry experts are describing the latest TV technology now on sale exclusively at Best Buy.
A lottery player in Minnesota won a jackpot of more than $34 million last week, a record for the Lotto America game in the state.
The lawsuit accuses Loon of using "kid-friendly characters" to promote its vapes in flavors such as Cotton Candy, Strawberry Popsicle, Banana Taffy and Blue Razz Slushy.
A Wisconsin family lost their ten-month-old daughter after she swallowed a water bead. They blame Target and the water bead manufacturer for her death.
For many Minnesotans, the road to the Fourth of July starts with a short drive across the St. Croix River to Wisconsin to stock up on fireworks. The kinds of pyrotechnics that can be legally ignited in Minnesota might be surprising.
A man who prosecutors said was second in command in the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded not guilty in federal court Friday.
A Rochester, Minnesota, woman who was found guilty of disorderly conduct after she called a child racial slurs at a playground is appealing the jury's decision, according to a court document filed Thursday.
A new state ban on cryptocurrency kiosks will go into effect on Saturday, shutting down a tool that scammers have used to swindle $1 million from Minnesotans, officials say.
There is now a permanent investigative squad on the case, along with a new special agent in charge. Christopher Dotson took over the top position earlier this year.
The sex trafficking unit in Washington County, Minnesota, is making a huge impact with only a small number of people.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The CDC will not renew a federal grant that provided the Aliveness Project roughly $450,000 a year for HIV testing, PrEP referrals and community outreach across Minnesota.
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
There are new accusations surrounding pollution problems at a battery recycling plant in Minnesota. An attorney says lead migration from Gopher Resource in Eagan poisoned some kids connected to workers.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
WWE's SummerSlam will have two nights of bouts and matches inside U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday and Sunday. But before that, SummerSlam is setting up shop inside the Minneapolis Convention Center.
It's another action-packed weekend in Minnesota, with wrestling, county fairs, beagle races and more on the schedule.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Romo was arrested in Wisconsin last week, accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Napheesa Collier, Olivia Miles and Courtney Williams each scored 16 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Toronto Tempo 104-72 on Thursday night for their ninth straight victory.
Kody Clemens hit a game-ending grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning as the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 after being no-hit by Noah Cameron until the seventh.
As Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy battle it out for the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback job, they're in the unique position of being teammates with their biggest competitor. Both men insist, though, that they're focusing on themselves, rather than the competition.
Randy Dobnak pitched seven scoreless innings for his first major league victory in five years as the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0.
Earlier this month, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher prompted backlash when he said the Twin Cities has a Somali youth gang violence problem. Among his critics: Minneapolis City Council Vice President Jamal Osman.
Earlier this month, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher prompted backlash when he said the Twin Cities has a Somali youth gang violence problem. Fletcher played videos of what he said were Somali gunfights at a July 7 news conference and on his "Live on Patrol" Facebook page, which has over 140,000 followers.
In the past few years, one of Minnesota's fiercest primary battles has been in the 5th Congressional District, which has been held since 2018 by Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Secretary of State Steve Simon says federal observers at the Aug. 11 primary will most likely be Justice Department attorneys, not immigration or border enforcement agents.
The investigations into the ICE killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celishave entered a critical stage.
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.
Thousands of pictures of Split Rock Lighthouse are taken each year. And oftentimes a little island appears in those photos. Ellingsen Island has developed a following of its own.
There's a scenic, nearly century-old spot in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where right now you'll find thousands of flowers in bloom.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
It's a lake cruise in the middle of town, and there's more than pelicans on the Pelican Breeze tour in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Minnesotans have become quite familiar with drought in recent years. Not only how it affects the water supply, but also the rules that can come with it.
The issue is a major talking point ahead of the midterm elections. Do gas prices actually impact elections?
The U.S. House just voted to make daylight saving time permanent. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how that could impact Minnesota and why our last attempt at getting rid of it failed.
Get ready to watch movies and television with clarity like never before. That's how industry experts are describing the latest TV technology now on sale exclusively at Best Buy.
When you get home from work in the evening, your first thought may be dinner. You might fire up the stove or oven, you could also start a load of laundry. Not long after that, you're running the dishwasher. You may think you're being efficient, but your house during this heat wave disagrees.
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.
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A man's dog is dead, and he's blaming a Burnsville assisted living facility he calls home. In a story you'll only see on WCCO, Conor Wight introduces a family who claims a combination of extreme heat and faulty electrical work caused their dog to die from heat stroke.
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.
The metro will have received upwards of two inches of rain by the time it moves out on Friday evening, and a beautiful summer weekend is ahead with a #Top10WxDay on Saturday.
Rain will end from north to south Friday evening after giving us 1 to 2 inches on average in the metro, and up to 7 inches in parts of the Minnesota River Valley, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
Some much-needed rain is moving through Minnesota, and Saturday will be a #Top10WxDay.
Friday marked the third day of training camp for the Minnesota Vikings. Ren Clayton was there to hear what Justin Jefferson had to say.
A man's dog is dead, and he's blaming a Burnsville assisted living facility he calls home. In a story you'll only see on WCCO, Conor Wight introduces a family who claims a combination of extreme heat and faulty electrical work caused their dog to die from heat stroke.
A Minnesota factory that produces goods for Pearson’s Candy Company is closing. The move is costing 80 people their jobs. But as Photographer Nick Boeke and reporter Frankie McLister found, the closure will impact a lot more than that.
Federal investigators think Iran is likely behind the hack attack on water systems in Minnesota. A top cybersecurity expert told Adam Duxter that he’s worried another online attack could cause much more chaos.
Ann Joseph-Douglas, director of education at Children's Theater, previews the work being done to create "Hadestown: Teen Edition."