Twins, Guardians washed out again; will attempt to play (almost) two Wednesday

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The Twins and Guardians tried to get an official game in on Monday night but were thwarted by the weather. On Tuesday, the weather was so bad that there was no use trying.

Rain in the forecast on Tuesday caused the postponement of the second game in the series. That game will now be made up on Sept. 20 as part of a split doubleheader. Meanwhile, the Twins and Guardians will hope for better weather on Wednesday when they’re now scheduled to resume Monday night’s suspended game before playing Wednesday’s regularly-scheduled game.

It’s possible rain could affect these plans, as well, with more in the forecast for Wednesday.

The Twins had just taken the lead on Monday night when the two teams were called off the field as the rain picked up. After a delay of 61 minutes, they played for another 14 minutes before a second rain delay and, ultimately, the suspension of the game.

When the two teams pick back up, it will be the fourth inning with the Twins leading 2-1. The second game on Wednesday is scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first. For that game, both teams will be allowed to have a 27th man available to them. That player will not be eligible to play in the suspended game.

Chris Paddack, who has given up a combined six hits and one run in his last 14⅓ innings pitched, and Gavin Williams were slated to start Tuesday’s game. Probables for the second game on Wednesday have yet to be announced.

Fans who hold tickets to Wednesday’s originally-scheduled game will be able to use those for both games. Fans with tickets to Tuesday’s game can use them for entry into the rescheduled game on Sept. 20 at 1:10 p.m.

While the Twins have Thursday off, the Guardians do not. They will begin a series in Detroit on Thursday, which is why the rescheduled game will be played in September during the Twins’ last homestand of the regular season.

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Flight evacuated, 1 arrested following reports of a bomb threat on jetliner at San Diego airport

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SAN DIEGO (AP) — One person was arrested following reports of a possible bomb threat on a Hawaiian Airlines flight set to take off from San Diego International Airport, leading to the evacuation of the plane, officials said.

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The Airbus A330 bound for Honolulu had just pushed back from the gate around 8:45 a.m. Monday when “a flight attendant informed the flight’s captain that a passenger reported a possible bomb onboard,” according to a statement from Port of San Diego Harbor police.

The captain called police and SWAT officers, and the FBI responded to search the aircraft. Nothing suspicious was found, and there was no threat to travelers, the police statement said.

Hawaiian Airlines said in a statement that “a guest was overheard making a threat to the safety of our aircraft” and the captain alerted authorities as a precaution.

“An arrest has been made,” Port of San Diego spokesperson Brianne Mundy Page said in an email. There was no immediate information about a suspect or possible charges, but Page said more details would be released later Monday.

All 293 people aboard Hawaiian Airlines Flight 15 were evacuated and transported by bus to a safe area.

“We are working to get all guests to Honolulu as quickly as possible,” the airline statement said. “We are grateful for the professionalism and care of our flight attendants and pilots throughout this event.”

Two Minnesota State Fair free concert stages lose corporate sponsorship

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Two familiar free stages at the Minnesota State Fair have lost their corporate sponsorship.

The Leinie Lodge Bandshell, the Fair’s largest free stage, is now known as the Bandshell, while Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater is now the West End Market Stage at Schilling Amphitheater.

A State Fair spokesperson declined an interview request, but did release a statement saying that their sponsorship agreements typically range from one to three years.

“We have been privileged to collaborate with several valued sponsors over many, many years, including Leinenkugel’s and August Schell Brewing Co., whose long-standing support of the State Fair is deeply appreciated,” the statement said. “We recognize that companies reassess their budget priorities for a variety of reasons, and we respect that every situation is unique. We extend our sincere gratitude and best wishes to all of our partners as they move forward.”

The spokesperson also said the State Fair is open to discuss new sponsorship inquiries.

Leinenkugel’s first sponsored the Leinie Lodge in the International Bazaar in 1990. Beginning in 2001, the larger Bandshell was named the Leinie Lodge Bandshell.

A spokesperson for Molson Coors, parent company of Leinenkugel’s, declined an interview request, but released a statement to the Pioneer Press: “Leinenkugel’s will continue to be available at the State Fair this year, and though it is common for brands to shift sponsorships, we’ll continue to show up with various partners at events across Minnesota.”

August Schell Brewing Co. started at the State Fair in 2004 as a sponsor of the Heritage Square stage. In 2014, the company became sponsor of the Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater when Heritage Square was replaced with West End Market.

A representative from August Schell Brewing Co. did not respond to email requests for a comment.

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UMN names Gretchen Ritter executive vice president, provost

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Pending approval from the Board of Regents next month, Gretchen Ritter will be the University of Minnesota’s new executive vice president and provost starting July 31.

Ritter will serve as the University’s chief academic officer across its campus system, with a focus on its Twin Cities campus. She will be responsible for approving faculty promotion and tenure, academic programs across the system and operations, planning and growth.

She will also guide the implementation of a strategic plan for the Twin Cities campus which will promote faculty, student and staff recruitment and retention and will advance academic and research opportunities.

“Dr. Ritter brings an impressive set of credentials that combine a strong academic and research background with a history of administrative leadership,” said University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham in a statement. “She has a demonstrated commitment to working with faculty and shared governance. I look forward to working with her as the University again transforms to achieve our mission to serve our students, faculty, staff and the state.”

Ritter is currently vice president for civic engagement and education at Syracuse University in New York and was chosen through a nationwide search.

Ritter has a doctorate in political science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a bachelor of arts from Cornell University. Her scholarly work includes works on the Constitution, democracy in America and women’s citizenship.

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