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Twins benefit from draft lottery, move up to fifth pick

The Twins were the biggest beneficiary on Tuesday night when the lottery results were revealed, jumping from their projected spot — 13th overall — all the way to fifth.

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Carlos Correa’s agent Scott Boras says Twins are fishing ‘in the deep ocean’

The Twins hope they can reel in the star shortstop.

December 06, 2022 09:16 PM

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How is Wild prospect Marco Rossi doing during his stint in the minors

Iowa Wild coach Tim Army gave an updated on Tuesday

December 06, 2022 06:21 PM

NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolves

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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards no longer accepting youth as an excuse

Mentioning youth as a form of optimism for the future is fun for a franchise, its young players and its fan base.

December 06, 2022 04:17 PM

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Dane Mizutani: Kirk Cousins has the toughness needed to take Vikings on playoff run

He took a couple of big hits in Sunday’s game against the New York Jets and bounced back to his feet.

December 06, 2022 04:02 PM

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Adam Thielen is Vikings’ Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee

The winner of the prestigious award will be announced on the Thursday before Super Bowl LVII.

December 06, 2022 03:52 PM

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Vikings have been historically good in close games

The Vikings are 9-0 in games decided by eight points or less, an NFL record for the most consecutive wins in one-score games to start a season.

December 05, 2022 07:19 PM

By Chris Tomasson / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Vikings safety Cam Bynum makes clutch interception, proudly reps his Filipino roots

He stood before reporters at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon with a Filipino flag proudly draped over his shoulders.

December 05, 2022 06:55 PM

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Wild have won 4 games in a row. This weeklong road trip will be a good test.

They have tough games this week against the Flames in Calgary, Oilers in Edmonton, and Canucks in Vancouver.

December 05, 2022 04:55 PM

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Justin Jefferson's TD salvages ugly second half for offense

Minnesota scores on much-needed drive after sputtering -- again.

December 04, 2022 09:13 PM

By Chris Tomasson / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Viking hold on for 27-22 win over Jets

Camryn Bynum interception with 10 seconds left ends New York’s comeback bid

December 04, 2022 04:10 PM

By Chris Tomasson / St. Paul Pioneer Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) and Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) get into a scrum during the second quarter of a game Dec. 3, 2022, at Target Center in Minneapolis. Gobert was ejected after receiving a flagrant two foul.

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Thunder get narrow, physical win over Wolves

There were a combined 8 technical fouls called

December 03, 2022 10:36 PM

By Field Level Media

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (46) is defended by Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry (19) on Dec. 3, 2022, in St. Paul.

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Kirill Kaprizov ties game late, then Wild beat Ducks in shootout

With the Wild trailing, Kaprizov scored with 2 minutes, 35 seconds left to force overtime

December 03, 2022 05:23 PM

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press