In the wake of a trade deadline selloff that jettisoned 10 regulars, the Twins are managing to play some pretty good baseball with prospects, minor league vets and healthy veterans who survived the purge. The Twins made Sunday’s series finale … Continued
No, it’s not mathematically secure. But Minnesota’s grip on home-court advantage throughout the WNBA playoffs is about as firm as it can be on Aug. 10 after the Lynx downed the Liberty 83-71 in Brooklyn in a nationally-televised matinee Sunday. … Continued
Byron Buxton appears close to returning from the injured list and the Twins have no plans to give the veteran center fielder more off days as the team winds down a season that won’t end in the postseason. Sidelined since … Continued
A Minnesota Department of Corrections — Rush City inmate stabbed at least one guard and injured three others, officials said Sunday. All four were taken to local hospitals for treatment. The stabbed officer remains hospitalized and is being treated for … Continued
FOOD David Best United Natural Foods, a Rhode Island-based grocery wholesaler, announced the appointment of David Best as president and chief executive officer of Retail, effective Aug. 17, leading the company’s two retail banners, Stillwater-based Cub Foods and Shoppers Food … Continued
It’s unlikely the Vikings will ask new franchise quarterback J.J. McCarthy to suit up again in the preseason. Not with the team’s Week 1 matchup against the Chicago Bears slowly starting to come into focus. There was some value in … Continued