Twins
Twins examine virus protocols after 2 Cardinals test positive
St. Louis left Minneapolis late Wednesday after a two-game series at Target Field. Cleveland is set to play the Twins tonight, using the same clubhouse the Cardinals used when they were here.
North Metro
![Demolition was ongoing at the site of the National Sports Center's former Velodrome on Friday, July 31, 2020 in Blaine, Minn. ] aaron.lavinsky@startri](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/HIVJIJ47LMPAUKLEXUCJFYR5AQ.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Velodrome at National Sports Center in Blaine comes down after 30-year run
Officials with a state cycling nonprofit said they hope to replace the 30-year-old bike-racing facility with a new track elsewhere in the metro area.
Outdoors
![Crystal Gail Welcome hiked through the Superior Hiking Trail between Castle Danger and Gooseberry Falls in Two Harbors, Minn. on Tuesday. ] ALEX KORMA](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/QP6TLI5AT75AN3N4PZDIOTNGQE.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Superior trail thru-hiker's message for justice ends at George Floyd's memorial
Atlanta woman completes 24 days on trail, then visits George Floyd memorial.
Inspired
Crow-Hassan's prairie is a mosaic of wild things and built to last
Crow-Hassan Park Reserve's 50-year-old prairie covers 1,200 acres in a 2,600-acre park where nature flourishes northwest of the Twin Cities near St. Michael.
Twins
Dobnak gets second start as Twins face Cleveland
Shane Bieber got the visitors off to a strong start with a dominant performance on Thursday night.
Sports
Twins try to even series: Follow Twins vs. Cleveland on Gameview
The Twins' big bats were shut down Thursday night by Shane Bieber. They'll try again tonight against Mike Clevinger. Tap here for game updates and the boxscore.
Crow-Hassan's prairie is a mosaic of wild things and built to last
Crow-Hassan Park Reserve's 50-year-old prairie covers 1,200 acres in a 2,600-acre park where nature flourishes northwest of the Twin Cities near St. Michael.
Curious Minnesota
![A flock of wild turkey roamed the streets Tuesday in Northeast Minneapolis. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com A flock of wild turk](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/HLSANK6GB2OK5Q7TRO22GUUT2E.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Why do wild turkeys seem to thrive in the Twin Cities metro?
When it comes to urban living, it seems like wild turkeys are as common a neighbor as any these days.
Sports
The NFL should learn from MLB's mistakes and pivot to a bubble
The very best thing sports could probably do right now is just hit the collective pause button and try again in March. But we know that's not going to happen.
Vikings
Vikings corner Nevelle Clarke cleared to practice; tackle Blake Brandel off COVID list
Undrafted free agent cornerback Nevelle Clarke's offseason injury wasn't so bad, as the Vikings rookie's stay on the non-football injury list lasted only three days.
High Schools
Shortened or deferred fall seasons two of 4 Minnesota prep sports options
A Minnesota State High School League task force also is considering a traditional season that starts on time as well as having teams practice this fall and seek to play games later in the school year.
Wild
Day 14: Quarantine ends and our hockey writer has a plan
Sarah McLellan is so ready to leave the Edmonton hotel room where's she's been quarantined. She's already planned her Saturday and her Sunday is planned for her: "I have a Wild game to cover."
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