Outdoors
March 23, 2017
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Do This Now at some Minnesota wildlife areas: take birding treks, make maple syrup

Weekend lineup has birding trek on Brown's Creek state trail in Stillwater area.
Outdoors
March 23, 2017
Killdeer

Killdeer's arrival was unexpectedly early this year

The birds' migration is a harbinger of spring.
Outdoors
March 23, 2017
Camp-goers learned gun safety at a Forkhorn Camp at Delano Sportsmen Club.

Outdoors-themed camps get the kids away from video world

For one, hunting-oriented element has proven popular format with youth.
Twins
March 23, 2017
Nick Burdi, the Twins organization's top relief pitching prospect, will start the season on the disabled list because of right forearm tightness.

Today's Twins relievers include one hard throwing prospect

With spots on the pitching staff at stake, NickTepesch gets his first start of camp as the Twins face the Phillies and prospect Nick Burdi is in the bullpen.
Vikings
March 23, 2017
Latavius Murray

Vikings' new running back Murray has ankle surgery; team aware it was needed

When Latavius Murray gets healthy, the Vikings are excited about his potential to be an every-down back, something his Pro Bowl predecessor, Adrian Peterson, was not trusted to do.
Twins
March 23, 2017
Pat Neshek stars in World Baseball Classic for his funky motion, eagle statue

Pat Neshek stars in World Baseball Classic for his funky motion, eagle statue

The right-handed reliever is a Park Center High School product and former Twins draft pick, who has played for a number of teams since leaving Minnesota.
Wild
March 23, 2017
Minnesota Wild center Charlie Coyle (3) was congratulated by the bench after he scored the second Wild goal of the second period. ] JEFF WHEELER &#xef

Losing streak ends -- and sense of normalcy returns to Wild

There were no new injuries, no forwards playing defense and no lineup changes from master shuffler Bruce Boudreau at Wednesday's Wild practice.
Wolves
March 23, 2017
Karl-Anthony Towns.

Hartman: Towns, Wolves keep improving together

The Timberwolves' long playoff drought probably won't end this year, but soon. Karl-Anthony Towns' continued growth should set the stage for a great second year under coach Tom Thibodeau next season
Twins
March 23, 2017
Ryan Pressly

Reusse: Bad in 2016, Twins bullpen remains a source of concern

A case can be made that the starting rotation will be improved, but the Twins will enter the season with a bullpen still filled with questions.
Wolves
March 23, 2017
LaVine ready to 'trust the process' in recovery from ACL surgery

LaVine ready to 'trust the process' in recovery from ACL surgery

Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine talked Wednesday about getting over the emotion of his injury, and his determination to come back stronger than ever.
Twins
March 23, 2017

Molitor disappointed Berrios, Vargas didn't play much for Puerto Rico

"It's a little concerning to me that it's unfolded the way it has, but we all knew there was risk," Twins manager Paul Molitor said.
Twins
March 23, 2017
Hughes has rocky outing in 8-4 Twins loss to Houston

Hughes has rocky outing in 8-4 Twins loss to Houston

Phil Hughes surrendered a home run to George Springer on his first pitch of the day against the Astros and lasted only two innings. His spring ERA jumped to 6.75.

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