TFD: Well, the Twin Cities sports scene shifted gears in a hurry

Good times.

By Michael Rand Star Tribune

June 16, 2011 — 5:29pm

*Joe Mauer set to return. *Twins 12-2 in last 14 games.

*Wild to announce Mike Yeo as head coach.

*Rambis and Kahn to have their big meeting soon.

*NHL draft next week in St. Paul.

*NBA draft next week, with the Wolves holding the No. 2 pick.

Yeah, this isn't your normal June, is it?

Michael Rand is the Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer. In 20 years covering Minnesota sports at the Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything.

mrand@startribune.com 612-673-7564

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