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Minnesota Twins' Michael Cuddyer reacts after being hit by a pitch from Baltimore Orioles' pitcher Jeremy Guthrie in the first inning. AP Photo/Jim Mone

Twins unable to break out of funk Twins have lost six of last seven

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Mark Reynolds homered to start a five-run fifth inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 6-1 on Wednesday night. In his first start in 11...

sports Thu, Aug 25, 2011 - 12:00am

Dave Osborn is pictured with the Minnesota Vikings in this undated photo. He participated in the last Minnesota Vikings camp in 1965 as a rookie. Photo courtesy University of North Dakota Athletic Media Relations.

Part III: North Dakota rookie Dave Osborn survives last Bemidji Vikings camp in 1965

Bemidji and Grand Forks are separated by a two-hour drive on U.S. Highway 2, and they share a kind of sister-city relationship. Bemidji is a popular vacation destination and weekend...

sports / local Wed, Aug 24, 2011 - 12:00am

Minnesota Twins' Luke Hughes, right, is tagged out by Baltimore Orioles pitcher pitcher Alfredo Simon during a rundown between third and home Tuesday in Minneapolis. AP Photo/Jim Mone

Twins bats fall silent once again

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Alfredo Simon allowed one run and three hits in a career-high eight innings, and Vladimir Guerrero and Mark Reynolds both had three hits as the Baltimore Orioles...

sports Wed, Aug 24, 2011 - 12:00am

This summer 1962 photo shows the Minnesota Vikings practicing on the campus of Bemidji State University. Photo courtesy BSU Photo Services

Part II: Brutal Vikings camp, wild nightlife and the Dallas Cowboys come to Bemidji in 1962

The Minnesota Vikings brought a brutal training camp, the Dallas Cowboys and wild nightlife to Bemidji in 1962. Head coach Norm Van Brocklin worked to weed out weaker and older...

sports / local Tue, Aug 23, 2011 - 12:00am

Offensive identity starting to show

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.

sports Tue, Aug 23, 2011 - 12:00am

The Minnesota Vikings held training camps on the campus of Bemidji State University from its inaugural season in 1961 until 1965. This early 1960s Vikings promotional photo provided by Gale Falk of Bemidji shows running back and future Hall of Famer Hugh McElhenny. The image was taken at BSU. Submitted Photo.

Part I: Vikings assemble in Bemidji, lay foundation for big upset over Chicago Bears

Gale Falk recalls standing behind the end zone watching an exhibition between the Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys nearly 50 years ago in Bemidji. "I watched Fran Tarkenton - Sir...

sports / local Sun, Aug 21, 2011 - 12:00am

The Minnesota Vikings held training camps on the campus of Bemidji State University from its inaugural season in 1961 until 1965. This early 1960s Vikings promotional photo provided by Gale Falk of Bemidji show quarterback Fran Tarkenton. The images were taken at BSU. Submitted Photo.

Minnesota Vikings Training Camp in Bemidji series: 50 years later

The Minnesota Vikings held its training camps in Bemidji from the inaugural season in 1961 to 1965 on the campus of Bemidji State University. Hall of Fame Vikings players, Minnesota...

sports / local Sun, Aug 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Minnesota Twins right fielder Jason Kubel (16) catches a Detroit Tigers' Don Kelly fly ball as shortstop Trevor Plouffe moves out of the way during the sixth inning Wednesday. AP Photo/Paul Sancya

Twins win, take series from Tigers

DETROIT (AP) -- The Minnesota Twins beat Detroit's best to win a series against the Tigers. Jim Thome homered -- his third in the three-game series -- and Justin Morneau...

sports Thu, Aug 18, 2011 - 12:00am

Jenkins gets a fresh start

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- Here's a little-known piece of background on Vikings wide receiver Michael Jenkins: He picked up bowling as a hobby in college. Familiar faces -- and...

sports Tue, Aug 16, 2011 - 12:00am

Minnesota's Jim Thome rounds the bases on his 600th career home run during the seventh inning Monday night in Detroit. AP Photo/Duane Burleson

600th home run: Thome makes history by hitting two homers in Minnesota victory

DETROIT (AP) -- Jim Thome's back was aching, his toe was throbbing and his quad was cramping, turning his pursuit of 600 home runs into a painful endeavor that made...

sports Tue, Aug 16, 2011 - 12:00am

Twins trade outfielder Delmon Young to Tigers

DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Tigers got some help for their outfield Monday, acquiring Delmon Young from the division rival Minnesota Twins for a minor league pitcher and a player...

sports Mon, Aug 15, 2011 - 3:42pm

Cabrera shot sinks Twins

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Asdrubal Cabrera hit a three-run homer and Josh Tomlin pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 3-1 victory over the Minnesota...

sports Sun, Aug 14, 2011 - 12:00am

Minnesota Twins shortstop Tsuyoshi Nishioka reaches for a short throw as Lonnie Chisenhall of Cleveland slides safely into second on a ground ball by Ezequiel Carrera during Friday's game. AP Photo

Twins blow another late lead

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Matt LaPorta and Carlos Santana hit RBI doubles in the eighth inning and the Cleveland Indians rallied past the Minnesota Twins 3-2 Friday night. The Indians won...

sports Sat, Aug 13, 2011 - 12:00am

Twins put Baker on disabled list

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Scott Baker is headed back to the disabled list with the same elbow injury that has bothered him for the last month or so, and the Minnesota...

sports Wed, Aug 10, 2011 - 12:00am

Michael Cuddyer scores after Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia dropped the ball on the attempted tag for an error during Monday's game at Target Field. AP Photo/Jim Mone

Boston hands Twins fifth straight defeat

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- David Ortiz had four hits and three RBIs and delivered the go-ahead single with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to...

sports Tue, Aug 09, 2011 - 12:00am

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