TIPSHEET

KNOW THIS

If you don't care about baseball, the fireworks show in downtown Minneapolis that ended after 12:30 a.m. late Monday/early Tuesday was probably pretty annoying. The price of living in a major city with a major national event?

WATCH THIS

This is traditionally the slowest sports day of the year, with baseball still on break after the All-Star festivities at Target Field. ESPN knows this and will show the ESPY Awards at 8 p.m.

RANDOM FANDOM

"Outstanding reception for one of my favorite Twins ever. I was upset when the Twins traded him last August, but am very happy for him that he's proving the Twins made a mistake."

— mav132 commenting on Justin Morneau at startribune.com.

Weigh in on what you're thinking about to mrand@startribune.com

TWEETED

"Unreal reception!! Thanks @Twins fans from the bottom of my heart!!"

— Glen Perkins, after loud cheers during Tuesdays' parade.

@glenperkins