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Royals manager Ned Yost turned to pitching coach Dave Eiland in the fifth inning Saturday and told him that Kansas City was going to have to protect a one-run lead against Minnesota. The way his bullpen has been going, there was no need to worry.
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Pitcher Wade Davis made a wild flip home on a comebacker in the eighth inning and the Minnesota Twins rallied past the Kansas City Royals 4-3 Sunday for a three-game sweep. A madcap sequence put the Twins ahead and a crazy play ended it, too.
Joe Mauer hit his first home run of the season and free-agent acquisition Ricky Nolasco earned his first win for the Minnesota Twins in a 7-1 victory Saturday over the Kansas City Royals. A day after getting his first RBI of the year, Mauer drove in three more runs against Kansas City starter James Shields. Brian Dozier had a leadoff homer for Minnesota, which has scored the second-most runs in the American League.
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Bruce Chen bounced back with a solid start and the Kansas City Royals completed a sweep for their fifth straight win, beating Minnesota 3-1 Thursday and handing the Twins their fifth loss in a row. The Royals outscored Minnesota 17-3 in sweeping the three-game series.
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The Kansas City Royals have added infield depth by making a trade with the Minnesota Twins for Jamey Carroll. The Twins will get either a player to be named or cash. The deal was announced after both teams played Sunday.
The Minnesota Twins were expected to place catcher Ryan Doumit on the disabled list with a suspected concussion after Wednesday night's 5-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals.
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Jeremy Guthrie pitched a four-hitter and Eric Hosmer drove in a career-high five runs to help the Kansas City Royals rout the Minnesota Twins 13-0 on Monday night. The Royals, who have won 12 of their past 13 games, scored a season-high 13 runs. Guthrie (12-7) won his fourth straight start to log his 12th victory, which is a career high. It was his second career shutout and he lowered his earned run average to 3.94. The right-hander retired the final 13 batters, did not allow a Twins runner to reach third base and only two touched second base. He struck out seven and walked one.
The Minnesota Twins have optioned left-hander Scott Diamond and center fielder Aaron Hicks to Triple-A Rochester. The Twins made the moves on Thursday after both players struggled in a 7-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Diamond (5-10) gave up seven runs — six earned — on nine hits in five innings.
The Kansas City Royals won their ninth straight game, stretching their longest winning streak in more than a decade by beating Minnesota 7-2 Thursday behind Billy Butler's hitting and Lorenzo Cain's highlight reel catch in center field.
Joe Mauer is back in the lineup for the Minnesota Twins after missing six games to welcome his twin girls into the world. Slugger Josh Willingham may not be all the far behind him. Mauer was hitting third and playing catcher in the series opener against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.
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Officials have released body camera footage of St. Paul officers shooting a man who police later said was a suspect in two separate shootings in Minneapolis.
A central Minnesota sheriff's deputy accused of crashing his squad car while driving under the influence of alcohol has agreed to a plea deal, according to court records.
Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's only full sibling, died Monday.
Minnesota Vikings standout rookie kicker Will Reichard is headed to injured reserve after missing two kicks in Sunday's win over the Indianapolis Colts. The team is signing a familiar face to replace him.
One man is in the hospital after a shooting inside Vanquish nightclub in Minneapolis.
Officials have released body camera footage of St. Paul officers shooting a man who police later said was a suspect in two separate shootings in Minneapolis.
One man is in the hospital after a shooting inside Vanquish nightclub in Minneapolis.
A 13-year-old boy is dead after a 14-year-old boy accidentally shot him in Minneapolis Tuesday morning.
All 134 seats in the Minnesota House and one Senate seat are up for grabs this election and the outcome will determine the balance of power at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Voters in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District are heading to the polls Tuesday as Incumbent Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar looks fend of Republican challenger Dalia al-Aqidi.
A central Minnesota sheriff's deputy accused of crashing his squad car while driving under the influence of alcohol has agreed to a plea deal, according to court records.
Rep. Pete Stauber is looking to serve his fourth term representing Minnesota's 8th Congressional District and defeat Democratic challenger Jen Schultz.
In Minnesota's 7th Congressional District, Democratic challenger A. John Peters is seeking to unseat incumbent Republican Rep. Michelle Fischbach.
All 134 seats in the Minnesota House and one Senate seat are up for grabs this election and the outcome will determine the balance of power at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Voters in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District will determine Tuesday whether incumbent Democratic Rep. Angie Craig keeps her seat or challenger Joe Teirab reclaims the district for Republicans for the first time since 2016.
The statewide referendum authored by Republican legislators asks for permission to amend the state constitution to clearly prohibit non-U.S. citizens from voting in any election held in the state.
All of Wisconsin's eight U.S. House congressional district seats are up for grabs on Election Day, with all but one race featuring an incumbent candidate.
Both vice presidential candidates spent part of the final day before the election campaigning in Wisconsin, an indication of how critical votes there are in the deadlocked race.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
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To understand the depth of Monica Vega's work, you have to hear how her life started.
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A car, stolen in Chicago and recovered in Minnesota, was brought into Best Autobody in Blaine to be looked at. The car's owner now says the shop is asking for $30,000 or her car will be sent to auction.
Officials have released body camera footage of St. Paul officers shooting a man who police later said was a suspect in two separate shootings in Minneapolis.
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One man is dead and police are investigating after a shooting in St. Paul's North End neighborhood Monday night.
A northern Minnesota man is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from his former employer through an illegal cryptojacking scheme.
Earl Bennett was charged with three counts of second-degree murder for the Oct. 27 shooting, according to a criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County on Monday.
Just like the leaves, the clock falls back and some people fall off balance, according to Dr. Marcel Hungs, a neurologist and sleep medicine specialist at HealthPartners.
After the Bills game on Oct. 20, the Hoehn-Low family and several others got to meet safety Damar Hamlin.
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As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
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Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says we'll dry out on Wednesday, with temps gradually rising through the end of the workweek.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says more lines of raindrops are expected this Election Day, but the latter part of the week does look to feature some clearing.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says the latter part of the work week is looking sunny.
Widespread showers are expected in Minnesota this Election Day, with up to half an inch of rain possible in some areas.
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says we'll dry out on Wednesday, with temps gradually rising through the end of the workweek.
Brittany Tweed with Metro State University and student Shirly Moua discuss the program designed to help eligible Minnesotans earn their undergraduate degrees for free at public higher education facilities.
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