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Adelman notches 1,000th career win

Apr 7, 2013 at 4:04 pm

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) Rick Adelman became the eighth coach in NBA history to win 1,000 games when the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Detroit Pistons 107-101 on Saturday night. Read More...

Hicks, Twins rally for 4-3 win

Apr 7, 2013 at 4:04 pm

BALTIMORE (AP) Aaron Hicks ended an 0-for-13 skid with a tiebreaking RBI single in a two-run seventh inning, rallying the Minnesota Twins past the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Sunday. Read More...

Gay, Raptors hold off Timberwolves 95-93

Apr 6, 2013 at 7:07 am

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Rudy Gay had 26 points and five rebounds to lead the Toronto Raptors to a rare road victory in the West 95-93 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Read More...

Davis' slam, 5 RBIs carry Orioles over Twins 9-5

Apr 6, 2013 at 6:06 am

BALTIMORE (AP) _ Chris Davis extended his torrid start with a grand slam and five RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles used a five-run eighth inning to beat Minnesota 9-5 Friday in their home opener. Read More...

The Top Five Goals For The St. Cloud State Huskies in the 2012-2013 Season

Apr 5, 2013 at 4:04 pm

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KNSI) – As the Huskies continue their run to the Frozen Four, we should take a moment to look back at the season and take a listen to the top five goals that got them here. Read More...

Adelman looks for 1,000th win

Apr 5, 2013 at 6:06 am

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Timberwolves coach Rick Adelman is one victory away from joining an exclusive club. Read More...

Vikings announce pre-season schedule

Apr 5, 2013 at 6:06 am

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings will start their final season at the Metrodome at home, against Houston in an exhibition game the weekend of Aug. 8-10. Read More...

Wild shut out in Los Angeles

Apr 5, 2013 at 6:06 am

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (AP) Justin Williams and Jeff Carter scored 98 seconds apart on the first two shots of the game, Williams added a goal on Los Angeles' first shot of the second period, and the Kings beat the Minnesota Wild 3-0 on Thursday night behind Jonathan Bernier's first shutout of the season. Read More...

Twins power past Detroit 8-2

Apr 4, 2013 at 5:05 pm

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) Mike Pelfrey pitched into the sixth inning in his Minnesota debut, Josh Willingham and Trevor Plouffe hit home runs and the Twins took the season-opening series from the Detroit Tigers with an 8-2 victory Thursday. Read More...

Pitino chosen to lead Gophers

Apr 4, 2013 at 7:07 am

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) Minnesota has picked 30-year-old up-and-comer Richard Pitino to take over for Tubby Smith. Read More...

San Jose Sharks bite Wild 4-2

Apr 4, 2013 at 7:07 am

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Dan Boyle scored on a spectacular end-to-end rush with a two-man advantage to help the San Jose Sharks win their sixth straight game, 4-2 over the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night. Read More...

Timberwolves win at Milwaukee

Apr 4, 2013 at 6:06 am

MILWAUKEE (AP) Nikola Pekovic scored 27 points and Ricky Rubio added 18 points, 12 assists and eight steals to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 107-98 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Read More...

TWINS AUDIO: Nine Spot Delivers W

Apr 3, 2013 at 7:07 pm

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (KNSI) - It was all about the nine spot in the order on Wednesday. Three different hitters combined to go 3-4 with 3 RBI as the Minnesota Twins got their first win of the season, 3-2 over the Detroit Tigers in walk off fashion thanks to a game winning double from Eduardo Escobar. Read More...