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June 28, 2016 at 2:22AM
This Feb. 13, 2016 photo shows Providence guard Kris Dunn (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgetown in Providence, R.I. Dunn is expected to be one of the top upperclassmen selected in the NBA draft on Thursday, June 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Dunn (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

TIPSHEET

KNOW THIS

After their home run binge Sunday at Yankee Stadium, the Twins are on pace to hit 179 homers this season. That would be the most since they moved into Target Field and their most in any season since 2004, when they hit 191.

WATCH THIS

That note you just read on the Twins' home run pace? It will be put to the test starting Tuesday (7 p.m., FSN) against the White Sox, who as a pitching staff have given up the fewest home runs (75) in the American League.

RANDOM FANDOM

"The frustrating thing about baseball is that it takes so long for players to get to the majors after they are drafted. Football and basketball you get drafted and you're on the field or court right away."

"kev5115" commenting on startribune.com.

TWEETED

"I'm Gonna Need Some Minnesota Friends, & Some North Face Jackets."

— New Wolves guard Kris Dunn, already an honorary Minnesotan by thinking ahead to winter.

@KrisDunn3

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