StarTribune.com Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota Monday November 23, 2009

Twins catcher Joe Mauer spoke about winning the American League Most Valuable Player award on Monday at the Metrodome.

Joe Mauer is named American League MVP

Twins catcher Joe Mauer received first-place votes from all but one voter. | Plus, Mauer's 2009 highlights. | Mauer photo gallery. | Who's the real Minn. MVP: Mauer or Favre?

Skilled Wayzata tight end A.J. Tarpley prefers playing defense, where, he said, “You can just play with reckless abandon.”

All-Metro Player of Year: Wayzata's A.J. Tarpley

The son of a Georgia Tech QB also was inspired by his older brother Matt's work ethic. Trojans star A.J. Tarpley brought invaluable skills on both sides of the ball.

More News

More Minnesotans eligible for H1N1 flu shots

In a sign that vaccine shortages might be easing, the Minnesota Department of Health is expected to announce Tuesday that it is expanding the number of high-risk target groups eligible for H1N1 immunizations.

Hot Summer Deals
Running Room

Running Room

Save up to 20% Off Your Black Friday Purchase - 3 Days Only
Tryg's

Tryg's

Tryg's Restaurant 5th Anniversary Weekend - Friday 27th to Sunday 29th
Meet the Real Ben.

Meet the Real Ben.

See the electrifying new exhibit, Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World.
Half Price Deals

Half Price Deals

Great gift card deals for restaurants, hotels, spas, and golf on StarTribune.com.
National Camera Exchange + Video

National Camera Exchange + Video

Save up to $200 with Canon Instant Rebates! on Select Cameras, Lenses & Printers
SAWHORSE

SAWHORSE

Fall Kitchen Renovation Specials Free upgrade packages - up to an $1800 value!
Ham's Sandwich Shop

Ham's Sandwich Shop

COUPON for Free Cookie & Fountain Drink and $12 Off Whole Ham!

Record 2.1M dropside cribs recalled

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall involves 1.2 million cribs in the United States and almost 1 million in Canada, where Stork Craft is based. Sales of the cribs being recalled go back to 1993.

Blog: On the Wolves

Wolves vs. L.A. Clippers

Dollars & Sense: John Ewoldt

One-stop shopping on Black Friday?

How'd you like to gather up all the ads for Black Friday and get one or two retailers to match prices? Here's where to start.

The Whistleblower

Bethel project is fined for erosion

Work by Mortenson Construction for Bethel University caused sediment to discharge into wetlands and a lake.

Headlines


StarTribune.com Feeds

StarTribune.com headlines are available via RSS feed and can be added to your "My Yahoo!" page:

Get RSS feed  Add to My Yahoo!

Learn more about RSS
View all RSS feeds

Shopping + Classifieds
Find A Job

Open positions!

A new career awaits. Look through thousands of listings to find your new job. Start now!
Yellow Pages

Get A Professional

Find home maintenance, car repair, legal advice, cleaning, and more in the Yellow Pages. Go now!