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Ralph Strangis

Minneapolis lawyer Ralph Strangis, who put together big deals, dies at 82

Strangis helped drive airline merger, got Target Field off the ground.
Sports

U.S. Bank Stadium and Target Field: Locked down but eager to get back in the game

April 18, 2020
The interior of an an empty Target Field an hour before the Home Opener against the Oakland A's would have begun.
Skeleton crews watch, wait, hope for return of events, athletic seasons.
Don't Miss

Review: Target Field's new foods filled with home runs, plus a couple strikeouts

April 27, 2018
Bat & Barrel, the new restaurant at Target Field, has everything from ceviche at its walk-up window, above, to steak and poke at its full service dini
Along with a great new restaurant, the ballpark has debuted a bunch of occasionally impressive food offerings.

Billy Joel comes out swinging at Target Field, then adds a big shot in Axl Rose

July 29, 2017
The Guns N' Roses frontman elevated the lively, entertaining evening of oldies.

Home opener today: New eats at Target Field

April 7, 2014
Star Tribune features reporter Aimee Blanchette samples some of the new foods that will be served at Target Field this year.
Target Field beer

Target Field uncaps self-serve beer station; buy by the ounce

July 8, 2014
The first machines, on the third-base side along the main concourse, debuted Sunday during the Twins' loss to the New York Yankees.

Target Field charity policy for public suite is an instant hit

July 13, 2017
The Minnesota Ballpark Authority also heard about the Twins' plans to improve the main concourse in the offseason.
Music
July 14
Fans at Target Field on Friday for TC Summer Fest danced to the Flaming Lips. Fewer than 20,000 fans turned out, with the upper decks entirely closed

Review: Target Field's new TC Summer Fest gets off to a Killer start, but with modest attendance

Friday's five-band ballpark bash also featured Death Cab for Cutie and Flaming Lips.
Eat & Drink
May 18
Wrigley Field in Chicago has hosted a similar event as part of the Stadium Chef Series.

Top Twin Cities chefs tapped for Target Field dinner benefiting James Beard Foundation

The ballpark is one of three stops on the Stadium Chef Series.
Music
May 10
T-Pain, seen at a Vikings game last fall, will perform after a Twins game on June 15.

T-Pain, Carly Pearce set for post-Twins game concerts at Target Field

The shows are free with tickets to the game, but a limited number of on-field tickets will be available.
Business
April 6
Reggie and Susan Carter owners of “Must Be Ruff” gourmet dog treats at the location of The new Creator’s Corner near Gate 34 in Target Field.

Dog treats, skin care, jewelry: Target Field's BIPOC-owned wares for sale at Twins games

Located near the main entrance of the ballpark at Gate 34, Creator's Corner will feature three local businesses from entrepreneurs of color at all 81 home games.
Eat & Drink
May 20, 2022
The Cease and Desist burger from Blue Door Pub.

The best (and worst) things our food writers ate at Target Field

From home run hand pies to strike-out dogs: Here's a handy guide to eating at the Twins stadium.
Mudonna and T.C. Bear joined St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter for the ceremonial first pitch at the St. Paul Saints home opener last season.
Minnesota Twins minor-league guide Minnesota Twins farm system directory
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Want to follow the St. Paul Saints and the other Minnesota Twins baseball minor-league affiliates. Here's where to find information on all of the organization's teams.
Sports
April 5, 2022

Twins unveil new foods for 2022 season

Before the Minnesota Twins open up their 13th season at Target Field, the team and Delaware North unveiled innovative new locally-flavored food offerings.
Eat & Drink
April 5, 2022
Street style and Cali style Adobo chicken tacos from La Tapatia.

Going to a Minnesota Twins game? Here are the new foods at Target Field

The ballpark is continuing its tradition of partnering with local food vendors.
Minneapolis
April 5, 2022
A panoramic view of the field can be seen through the window of the United Healthcare Sensory Suite.

Twins unveil new sensory room at Target Field in advance of home opener this week

Results of $30 million audiovisual upgrades won't be apparent until 2023.
The worst: Kevin Slowey and the 2011 duds. The best: Kirby, Jack and the ’91ers.
Minnesota Twins history Reusse: Grading all 62 Minnesota Twins seasons — the all-time best, meh and worst
updated 5 hours 44 mins. ago
You can probably guess the top two. And you might remember some of the F's. Only Patrick Reusse, in attendance on the Minnesota Twins' first day in 1961, can grade them all.
Twins
December 16, 2021
A new scoreboard will replace the current one that was part of Target Field when it opened in 2010.

Daktronics gets contract for new Target Field scoreboard, will be built in Redwood Falls

The Twins' new scoreboard is part of the most expensive update to the ballpark since it opened for the 2010 baseball season.
Local
April 22, 2021
Target Field Plaza was quiet Wednesday afternoon, the day before the Twins home opener.    ] AARON LAVINSKY • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.comIt will

Twins and Target Field seeking new artists to create works for ballpark plaza

Ballpark authority agreed to spend $200K on project to replace glass images.
Local
April 7, 2021
Twins fans got of the train at Target Field during the third game of the ALDS playoffs at Target Field .] Jerry Holt • Jerry.holt@startribune.com Th

Metro Transit to Twins fans: Be patient boarding LRT on Thursday

Numbers allowed on each train remain limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Luis Arraez became the fifth different Twin to win the American League batting title Wednesday, joining (clockwise from top left) Tony Oliva, Rod Care
Minnesota Twins batting champs Luis Arraez joins four other Minnesota Twins as AL batting champions
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Luis Arraez's crown is the 15th batting title won by five Minnesota Twins players. Rod Carew won the most titles as a Twin with seven. Here's the complete list:
Coronavirus
April 7, 2021
Grounds crew members prepare Target Field for the April 8 home opener Tuesday in Minneapolis.        ]                 DAVID JOLES • david.joles@sta

COVID protocols bring changes to the fan experience at Target Field

Thursday's home opener will include digital tickets, face masks and lots of sanitizing.
Minneapolis
April 23, 2017
A rainbow shows over Target Field during the 2014 All-Star Game.

Target Field honored as greenest ballpark in America

The facility is the first sports site in the nation to win gold LEED certification.
Twins
September 8, 2014

Twins release schedule for 2015

  2015 MINNESOTA TWINS SCHEDULE TENTATIVE  -  As of September 8, 2014 All Dates & Game Times are Subject to Change  …
Music
June 4, 2014
Melissa Etheridgeoto.

Melissa Etheridge to headline Target Field concert

Target Field will host its second Skyline Music Festival, with Melissa Etheridge headlining the acts to perform in a more intimate, amphitheater-style setting.
Taste
April 2, 2014
Butcher and the Boar barbecue rib tips will be available at Target Field this season.

New eats at Target Field unveiled

The latest additions to the dining and drinking roster include offerings from establishments right in Target Field's neighborhood and as far afield as the Iron Range.
Video
March 25, 2014
Target Field adds metal detectors for security

Target Field adds metal detectors for security

Minnesota Twins demonstrated the new walk-through metal detectors that will be used at Target Field starting with the April 7th home opener.
Video
January 20, 2014
Take me out to the ball game

Take me out to the ball game

People can't help but sing "Take me out to the ball game" on the plaza at Target Field.
Local
July 17, 2013
Fans find their way to Target Field by train in record numbers

Fans find their way to Target Field by train in record numbers

Kenny Chesney's "No Shoes Nation Tour" not only set a record for the largest crowd ever at Target Field, it also helped Metro Transit set a record for pre-sale tickets on the Northstar Commuter line.
Entertainment
May 3, 2013
Now playing for Twins: P.O.S., Trampled by Turtles, 4onthefloor, Leighton

Now playing for Twins: P.O.S., Trampled by Turtles, 4onthefloor, Leighton

The team's Midwest Music Series kicks off May 15 and will include music before and during the games.