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

Joe Mauer: American League MVP

The Twins catcher received 27 of 28 first-place votes. | Will Twins keep Mauer? | Reusse: Skills set Mauer above the rest.| 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.”

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 Minnesotans are 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.

Record 2.1M dropside cribs recalled

Economy's rebound not as strong as first thought

Federal prosecutor appointed state judge in Hastings

Obama welcomes Indian PM at start of state visit

Home prices rise for 4th month in a row nationally

Eight indicted in Somali terror case

Minnesota may use private prison in Appleton

White House: Obama Afghan decision 'within days'

Medtronic reports higher second-quarter earnings

Woman killed after hit by vehicles in Orono

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L.A. Clippers 91, Wolves 87

Coming close just doesn't cut it

After leading at the end of the first three quarters, the Wolves were finally doomed by missed shots and foul woes.

Photo right: Ramon Sessions

Drunken driver’s 'mistake’ was fatal one

Kirsten Driscoll

"I was driving. I don't know what happened," said Kirsten Driscoll of Minneapolis after entering a guilty plea to criminal vehicular operation in the death of Christopher Iverson, 48.