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February 23

The Twins are hoping to have 10,000 fans at Target Field after no in-person attendance in 2020. JEFF WHEELER • jeff.wheeler@startribune.com

If Twins can have 10,000 fans at Target Field, would you be one of them?

The return to in-person attendance is going to be a fascinating question in 2021. Both for fans and for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who will be the one making the call on the team's proposals.

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February 22

Timberwolves President of Operations, Gersson Rosas, left, and D’Angelo Russell at news conference last February after Russell was traded to Minneso

With Saunders fired and Finch hired, all eyes turn to Wolves offense

Gersson Rosas has remade the Wolves' roster and has hand-picked his coach. Now it's time to see if his vision on offense is correct.

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February 19

Masai Ujiri, the Raptors’ president of basketball operations, has made a lot of bold moves, such as hiring Teresa Resch as a VP.

Teresa Resch: The Minnesotan who helps make the NBA's Raptors great

Resch, a Lakefield, Minn., native, is the vice president of basketball operations for the forward-thinking Raptors. "I've been here eight seasons and I think it's taken eight seasons to figure out how to describe what I do."

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February 18

The Colts gave up two draft picks to acquire Carson Wentz from the Eagles.

Wentz trade for two draft picks naturally leads to Kirk Cousins thoughts

You can see how the deal makes sense for both the Eagles and Colts. Does it have anything to do with the Vikings?

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February 18

LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers hugged Minnesota Timberwolves Anthony Edwards (1) at the end of the game.

Anthony Edwards: 'Work comes first, and the goals and accomplishments come later'

Love from LeBron one day and an oh-so-close try for a game-winning shot the next. We got a sneak peak at the ideal future for the Wolves on Tuesday, even in a loss to the Lakers. A visit with Anthony Edwards on the Daily Delivery podcast.

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February 17

Fans watched the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Twins at Hammond Stadium prior to last year’s spring training being shut down. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star

Twins head into spring two pitchers short of true contention

Projections about how the Twins will fare in 2021 are generally optimistic. But if the roster is basically the same at the end of the season as it is now, RandBall writes that it's hard to see how the October streak of ineptitude ends.

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February 16

DeVonta Smith #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes for a 42 yard touchdown during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff National Champio

Would the Vikings take another wide receiver? One mock draft says yes

On the long list of things the Vikings need in order to upgrade their overall performance, the offensive line and defensive line help are top priorities. But what if they addressed a 'want' instead of a 'need' with their first pick.

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February 15

Jordan McLaughlin (6), who hit two clutch free throws to close out the game, drives past Toronto Raptors’ Norman Powell.

In game-clinching sequence, Wolves learn from a previous mistake

A strong overall effort was about to go to waste — right up until the Wolves changed the narrative during Sunday's victory over Toronto.

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February 15

Craig Finn of The Hold Steady performs in 2014.

Craig Finn: Busted with fake Twins playoff tickets and a World Series dream

The Hold Steady's frontman on his creative process, the band's new release and what happens when you show up at Yankee Stadium after buying counterfeit tickets.

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February 12

J.J. Watt’s release from the Texans could have an impact on Deshaun Watson’s future and create an interesting trade market for Kirk Cousins.

Watt leaving Houston; why that matters in any Deshaun Watson trade

What does this mean if you're a Vikings fan? That depends on how far into the Kirk Cousins trade swirl you want to go.

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February 11

Gersson Rosas chatted with D’Angelo Russell before a Wolves game last season soon after the team picked him up in a trade.

NBA expert: Wolves should listen to just about every trade offer

Around this time last year, Wolves President Gersson Rosas remade the team's roster with a flurry of trades at the NBA deadline. Is it time to try again?

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February 10