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It's doubtful the Legislature will hold a special session to pass a law declaring Thursday a local holiday. So if you're stuck at work and can't watch the Gophers vs. Middle Tennessee (3 p.m. tipoff), a strong option to consider is following the live blog I'm hosting on startribune.com.
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If you managed to get the afternoon off or are able to subtly add a meeting from 3-5 p.m. on your Outlook calendar, however, you'll find the Gophers game on TNT.
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"Not the most exciting signing, but Terence Newman has been solid. Someday Father Time is going to catch up to him — let's hope Newman can stay ahead of him for one more year!
"joeshmoe99" commenting on startribune.com.
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"Breakdown of teams that have thrown the most pitches 95 MPH+ since 2008.
KC 22,100
DET 21,454
NYM 19,505
MIA 18,849
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MIN fewest 6,516"
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