There’s been little for Twins fans to cheer for lately, particularly in the second half of the season. But for one final day, Twins fans got to sit outside in warm, sunny weather and cheer on their team to a win.

In the final game at Target Field this season, those in attendance were treated to a well-pitched game with some late offense as the Twins snapped Cleveland’s 10-game winning streak with a 6-2 win in the finale of their four-game series.

Starter Simeon Woods Richardson set the tone on Sunday, giving up two runs in the first inning but turning in another solid performance to keep his team in the game.

Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan hit a leadoff home run, and Cleveland scored another run on a sacrifice fly before Woods Richardson got himself out of the inning. But he gave up just one more hit in his five innings and his effort, along with the bullpen’s, kept the Twins close long enough for the offense to claw back in it.

Kody Clemens’ third-inning single brought home Byron Buxton to cut Cleveland’s lead in half in the third inning, and in the sixth, Brooks Lee’s 16th home run of the season, a two-run shot, gave the Twins their first lead of the day.

The Twins continued to pile on in the eighth with pinch hitter Royce Lewis, in for Trevor Larnach, launching a three-run home run. All six runs the Twins scored in the game came with two outs.

The six runs the Twins scored held up on a day in which the bullpen threw four innings and gave up just one hit. Kody Funderburk, Pierson Ohl, Cole Sands and Travis Adams each tossed a scoreless inning to seal the win for the Twins.

EDUCATION

Luke Marks

St. Thomas Academy, a Mendota Heights private preparatory school, announced Karsten Williams as chief financial officer and that Luke Marks has been promoted to dean of students. Williams most recently served as treasurer for Lime, and has held similar positions at Patterson Cos., Syngenta, G&K Services, Sleep Number and U.S. Bank. Marks, a 2011 St. Thomas grad, has served the school as a football and lacrosse coach and most recently as an English teacher since 2020.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Deluxe, a Minneapolis-based business services and technology company, announced the election of Michelle T. Collins to its board of directors. Collins is a retired Deloitte partner and served as vice chair and a member of Deloitte’s U.S. board of directors.

HEALTH CARE

Essentia Health, a Duluth-based operator of hospitals and clinics, announced the following additions to its board of directors: Marc Adams, retired executive vice president and chief digital officer of Ecolab; Marci Knight, chief marketing officer at American Bank of the North; Dr. Josh Honeyman, emergency medicine physician at Essentia Health in Fargo, N.D., and Sister Jeanne Ann Weber, prioress at St. Scholastica Monastery.

HONORS

The Metropolitan Airports Commission announced that Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has been named the best mega airport for customer and traveler satisfaction in the just-released J.D. Power 2025 North America Airport Satisfaction Study. MSP has earned the highest ranking in customer satisfaction for mega airports in three out of the past four years. …  The Associates of the Boston Public Library in Massachusetts announced Zarlasht Niaz of Minneapolis as its 2025-26 Writer-in-Residence, which includes a stipend of $70,000.

LAW

Dorsey & Whitney, Minneapolis, announced that Partner Peter Nelson was elected managing partner, succeeding Bill Stoeri. Nelson has been with the firm’s Minneapolis office since 2008. … Spencer Fane announced the addition of Heidi J. Bassett to the firm’s Minneapolis office as a partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group.

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

Cirtec Medical, a Brooklyn Park-based outsourcing manufacturer of implantable devices and precision components, announced the appointment of Shar Matin as chief executive officer, effective Sept. 2. Matin most recently served as CEO of Cordis. The company also announced the addition of Chris Cleary to its board of directors. Cleary is CEO of Biomergence Capital and previously led global acquisition and investment strategy at Medtronic.

OPENINGS

Les Schwab Tires, a national chain, announced the opening of a location at 15026 Cimarron Ave., Rosemount. Jose Andres Montuya is store manager. … Twin Cities Premium Outlets, Eagan, announced the planned additions of shoe retailer Heydude and juvenile clothing retailer Children’s Place to the center.

ORGANIZATIONS

The Better Business Bureau Serving Minnesota and North Dakota announced the elections of Denise E. Williams and Armetha Pihlstrom to its board of directors. Williams is a professor and former department chair of Management, Entrepreneurship, and Human Resources at Metropolitan State University and founder and CEO of DEW Consulting Group. Pihlstrom is founder and CEO of Pihlstrom Consulting Group.

POLITICS

Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, a government relations and communications affiliate of international law firm Cozen O’Connor, announced the addition of political strategist Julia Donnelly to its Minneapolis office. Donnelly has worked with Minnesota politicians, including Gov. Tim Walz, and has represented corporate clients and nonprofits before Minnesota’s state Legislature and regulatory bodies.

TECHNOLOGY

Infios, a Bloomington-based provider of supply chain software for business, announced the appointment of Aadil Kazmi as head of artificial intelligence (AI). Kazmi’s experience includes founding a Shopify-backed startup to leading AI deployments for Fortune 100 companies, including Amazon. … Atomic Data, a Minneapolis-based IT-as-a-service company with a focus on sports and large public venues, announced the hire of Jay Bozicevich in the dual roles of president of Atomic Data and chief operating officer of shared services over the three business units of Atomic Data, Game Day Technologies and Foundation Technologies. The firm also announced the promotion of Managing Director Matt Woestehoff to president of Foundation Technologies.

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In desperate need of a win, the Vikings got a major boost on Sunday morning when veteran safety Harrison Smith and star left tackle Christian Darrisaw were activated for a noon kickoff against the Cincinnati Bengals at U.S. Bank Stadium.

It will be the first time Smith and Darrisaw have played for the Vikings this season.

It’s been a slow build to this point, as Smith has been dealing with a personal health issue, and Darrisaw has been working through the final stages of his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his left knee.

In addition, edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel was active and set to make his return after clearing concussion protocol.

The inactives for the Vikings include quarterback J.J. McCarthy, center Ryan Kelly, left tackle Justin Skule, receiver Tim Jones, tight end Nick Vannett, defensive tackle Elijah Williams, and quarterback Desmond Ridder, who was available on an emergency basis.

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