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Hawks resign backup center Jason Collins

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:45:00 GMT

Jason Collins, who saw little action at the end of Atlanta's bench under Mike Woodson last season, is returning as a backup center for the Hawks under new coach Larry Drew. The Hawks re-signed Collins on Thursday. Collins appeared in only 2

Baseball Expanded Standings

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:31:00 GMT

All Times EDT By The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away New York 64 36 .640 7-3 W-1 34-16 30-20 Tampa Bay 63 38 .624 1 1/2 8-2

Surging Twins approach trade deadline usual way

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:03:00 GMT

The Minnesota Twins are surging after stumbling into the All-Star break. They had a day off Thursday, and they'll bring their five-game winning streak back to Target Field Friday to face the Seattle Mariners. The Twins are 10-4 to start the seco

Minn.'s Pawlenty gazes south at Iowa as 2012 looms

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:21:00 GMT

Republican Tim Pawlenty shares something important with the Iowans he's working to impress: A border. The two-term Minnesota governor makes his latest step across state lines this weekend to campaign for Iowa Republicans. It's viewed as part of

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events:...

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:53:00 GMT

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events: AMERICAN LEAGUE Tampa Bay 3 Detroit 2 (Bot 8th) Phil Coke ptg Detroit 8th N-Y Yankees at Cleveland 7:05 p.m. Oakland at Texas 8:05 p.m.

Vikings work to have whole draft class for camp

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:46:00 GMT

The Minnesota Vikings are trying to get all their rookies under contract before training camp. The Vikings reported on their website Thursday that three more draft picks have officially signed: fourth-round defensive end Everson Griffen, fifth-r

19 lowperforming Minn. schools to split $24.5M

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:54:00 GMT

The state will divide nearly $24.5 million in grants among 19 of the state's lowest-performing schools in an effort to turn them around starting this fall. The Minnesota Department of Education announced Thursday how it would spend it's share of

Appeals court: More freedom for judge candidates

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:16:00 GMT

A Minnesota attorney has won a court victory in his pursuit of more freedom for judicial candidates to campaign. A federal appeals court ruled for Greg Wersal in his argument that candidates should be allowed to seek endorsements and solicit ca

Weekend Time Schedule

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:41:00 GMT

By The Associated Press All Times EDT Saturday BASEBALL American League Cleveland at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. Detroit at Boston, 4:10 p.m. Oakland at Chicago White Sox, 7:05 p.m. Seattle at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Tam

Northern Sun schedules visits to 2 Dakotas schools

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:27:00 GMT

The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference has scheduled visits to two schools in the Dakotas that have expressed interest in becoming members. Commissioner Butch Raymond says teams will visit Minot State University in North Dakota on Oct. 19-2

Northern Sun schedules visits to 2 Dakotas schools

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:27:00 GMT

Thursday's Time Schedule

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:17:00 GMT

By The Associated Press Times EDT BASEBALL American League Detroit at Tampa Bay, 12:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Oakland at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Baltimore at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Seattle at Chicago White Sox, 8:

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Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:42:00 GMT

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Rescuer pulls mom, 2 kids from car in Minn. pond

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:46:00 GMT

The Minnesota Department of Transportation says a state highway first responder rescued a Twin Cities woman and her two children after the mother drove their car off a highway and into a pond. A department spokesman says the emergency worker, Do

26 lowperforming Minn. schools to split $34M

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:15:00 GMT

The Minnesota Department of Education will announce how $34 million in federal grant money will be spread among 26 of the state's lowest-performing schools. The new Office of Turnaround Schools is scheduled to make the announcement late Thursday

White Sox keep up home win streak...ARod tries for 600 again...

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:47:00 GMT

Alex Rios (REE'-uhs) hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh inning and the slugging Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the Seattle Mariners 6-5 for their 10th straight home win. Paul Konerko, Alexei Ramirez and Gordon Beckham went deep for the

Dickinson State, NDSU seeking stronger China ties

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:47:00 GMT

Dickinson State University and North Dakota State University want to establish new ties with Chinese universities and offer Chinese language classes. The schools are asking the Board of Higher Education on Thursday for permission to establish a

Minnesota man killed in Bozeman motorcycle crash

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:26:00 GMT

Authorities say a Minnesota man was killed and his wife was injured in a motorcycle crash in Bozeman. Gallatin County deputy coroner Dan Springer identified the man who died as 55-year-old David Erickson. Trooper Erick Fetterhoff says Erick

Sports

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:12:00 GMT

MINNESOTA TWINS manager Ron Gardenhire (GAR'-din-high-er) Alexi Casilla (kah-SEE'-yah) Joe Crede (CREE'-dee) Michael Cuddyer (cuh-DYE'-er) Brian Duensing (DUHN'-sing) Matt Guerrier (gah-REAR') Jason Kubel (KOO'-bul)

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:51:00 GMT

Stations: Here is the Minnesota Pronunciation Guide. For any additions or corrections: Call Doug Glass at AP Minneapolis at 1-800-552-7250 or (612) 332-2727 Or fax to (612) 342-5299 Or e-mail to dglass(at)ap.org

Baseball Expanded Standings

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:30:00 GMT

All Times EDT By The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away New York 64 36 .640 7-3 W-1 34-16 30-20 Tampa Bay 62 38 .620 2 7-3 W-5

Update on the latest in religion news:

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:41:00 GMT

Religious activists who oppose Arizona's new immigration law say they'll go ahead with prayer vigils Thursday despite an injunction blocking some of the law's provisions from taking effect. A federal judge postponed a requirement that officers c

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events:...

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:52:00 GMT

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events: AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Minnesota 6 Kansas City 4 Final Boston 7 L.A. Angels 3 Final N-Y Yankees 8 Cleveland 0 Final Toronto

Latest Minnesota news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:45:00 GMT

A St. Paul teenager has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the 2008 shooting death of another teen. Seventeen-year-old William Grigsby Jr. was convicted last month of second-degree unintentional murder. Grigsby was 15 at the time of t

Here is the latest Minnesota news from The Associated Press...

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:45:00 GMT

It's 30 years in prison for a Red Lake woman accused of fatally stabbing a 14-year-old boy in the heart, then assaulting a 17-year-old boy with a knife. Patricia Ann Brown was convicted of murder and assault with a dangerous weapon. A judge called th

Wednesday's major league summary

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:14:00 GMT

Delmon Young had a three-run homer and the Minnesota Twins finished off a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals with a 6-4. Jason Repko also homered for the Twins, who hit 12 during a 6-1 road trip to Baltimore and KC to stay on the heels o

Update on the latest in sports:

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:24:00 GMT

The Philadelphia Phillies keep winning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks keep losing. Roy Halladay tossed a six-hitter and top prospect Domonic Brown had two hits and two RBIs in his major league debut to lead the streaking Phillies to a 7-1 victory over

Dodgers get OF Podsednik from Royals

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:46:00 GMT

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired outfielder Scott Podsednik from the Kansas City Royals for a pair of minor leaguers. The trade was announced before the Dodgers played Wednesday night at San Diego. The Dodgers began the day five games behin

Fungus suspected in SE Minn. fish kill

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:32:00 GMT

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources suspects a fungus killed hundreds of channel catfish in Lake Zumbro near Oronoco. The DNR says the problem appears to be from a fungus specific to channel catfish and not related to pollution or wate

Worker rescues woman, children from Minn. pond

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:25:00 GMT

A state highway first responder came to the rescue of a Twin Cities woman and her two children when their car went off a highway and began sinking in a holding pond. It happened Wednesday afternoon along southbound Interstate 35W in Richfield.

DNR investigates SE Minn. fish kill

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:04:00 GMT

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is trying to find out what killed hundreds of channel catfish in Lake Zumbro near Oronoco. Area fisheries supervisor Kevin Stauffer says the DNR received several calls Monday about dead catfish. But

MN Lottery

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:15:00 GMT

These Minnesota lotteries were drawn Wednesday: Daily 3 6-5-5 (six, five, five) Gopher 5 16-41-42-45-47 (sixteen, forty-one, forty-two, forty-five, forty-seven) Mega Millions Estimated jackpot: $33 million Nor

MN Lottery

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:15:00 GMT

These Minnesota lotteries were drawn Wednesday: Daily 3 6-5-5 (six, five, five) Gopher 5 16-41-42-45-47 (sixteen, forty-one, forty-two, forty-five, forty-seven) Estimated jackpot: $690,000 Mega Millions Estimate

Strasburg status still unclear...Twins and Bosox in sweeps week...

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:01:00 GMT

Washington Nationals rookie right-hander Stephen Strasburg says he first felt tightness in his pitching shoulder "a couple days ago" and chalks it up to "kind of hitting the wall a little bit." Strasburg, who was scratched minutes before his schedule

Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 3' game

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:54:00 GMT

The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Minnesota Lottery's "Daily 3" game were: 6-5-5 (six, five, five) (Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 07-28-10 1843CDT

Winning numbers drawn in 'Northstar Cash' game

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:54:00 GMT

The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Minnesota Lottery's "Northstar Cash" game were: 07-11-19-21-30 (seven, eleven, nineteen, twenty-one, thirty) (Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

Winning numbers drawn in 'Gopher 5' game

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:54:00 GMT

The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Minnesota Lottery's "Gopher 5" game were: 16-41-42-45-47 (sixteen, forty-one, forty-two, forty-five, forty-seven) (Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

Winning numbers drawn in 'Gopher 5' game

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:54:00 GMT

Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 3' game

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:54:00 GMT

Winning numbers drawn in 'Northstar Cash' game

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:54:00 GMT

Zebra mussels found in Lake Minnetonka

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:05:00 GMT

Zebra mussels have found their way to Lake Minnetonka. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Wednesday that DNR biologists confirmed a report that several tiny zebra mussels were found in the big lake in the western Twin Cities.

Immigration law on hold...Aviation safety measures...Coach admits...

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:02:00 GMT

A federal judge in Phoenix has blocked portions of Arizona's tough new immigration law from taking effect tomorrow. The provisions that most angered opponents will not take effect, including sections that required officers to check a person's immig

Astros dump the Cubs...Twins sweep Royals...Another try at 600...

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:41:00 GMT

Carlos Lee hit a pair of two-run homers, including the go-ahead shot in the sixth inning, and the Houston Astros went on to an 8-1 rout of the Chicago Cubs this afternoon. Hunter Pence added three hits and drove in two runs backing Bud Norris, who

Vikings rookie QB Joe Webb signs his contract

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:27:00 GMT

The Minnesota Vikings have signed quarterback Joe Webb, their sixth-round draft pick. Webb's deal was done on Wednesday, making him the third member of Minnesota's eight-player draft class to sign. The Vikings start training camp on Friday.

Here is the latest Minnesota sports from The AP

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:27:00 GMT

The Minnesota Twins have finished off a sweep of the Kansas City Royals with a 6-4 victory. Delmon Young led the way with a three-run home run, while starter Brian Duensing gave up two runs on eight hits in six innings. He's now 4-1. KANSAS

Here is the latest Minnesota sports from The AP

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:27:00 GMT

Timberwolves finalize contract with center Pekovic

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:27:00 GMT

The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed center Nikola Pekovic (PEH'-kuh-vich), their 2008 second-round draft pick. The 6-foot-11, 265-pound Pekovic finalized his contract Wednesday. The three-year, $13 million deal was agreed to earlier this

Here is the latest Minnesota sports from The AP

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:27:00 GMT

Young, Repko homer as Twins beat KC 64

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Delmon Young had a three-run homer and the Minnesota Twins finished off a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals with a 6-4 Wednesday. Jason Repko also homered for the Twins, who hit 12 during a 6-1 road trip to Baltimore and KC to stay on t

Young, Repko homer as Twins beat KC 64

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

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Twins' Punto goes out after apparent injury

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:31:00 GMT

Minnesota's Nick Punto left the game against Kansas City with an apparent injury after bunting safely in the eighth inning. Punto bent over and tried to walk off the injury. But he eventually left the field under his own power with the Twins le

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Twins' Punto goes out after apparent injury

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:31:00 GMT

Baseball Expanded Standings

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:24:00 GMT

All Times EDT By The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away New York 63 36 .636 6-4 L-1 34-16 29-20 Tampa Bay 61 38 .616 2 7-3 W-4

Bill would give burial rights to Hmong veterans

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:07:00 GMT

A California Congressman has introduced legislation that would make members of the country's Hmong ethnic group who fought with U.S. forces during the Vietnam War eligible for burial in national cemeteries. Rep. Jim Costa of Fresno introduced th

Gay marriage debate unfolds at 2 Minn. rallies

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:46:00 GMT

The fight over gay marriage played out at the Minnesota Capitol on Wednesday, with simultaneous rallies on both sides of the issue. Gay rights activists waved rainbow flags as opponents of same-sex unions held an event in front of the Capitol.

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events:...

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:46:00 GMT

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events: AMERICAN LEAGUE Minnesota 4 Kansas City 0 (Top 2nd) HR: Jason Repko, Minnesota 2nd, none on, his 2nd Boston at L.A. Angels 3:35 p.m. N-Y Yankees at

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Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:11:00 GMT

-28-10 13:07,, By The Associated Press Here is a TEST list of uncontested races in Minnesota. Governor Farheen Hakeem, Grn Governor Ken Pentel, Oth Governor Linda Eno, Oth Governor Chris Wright, GRP Secretary of State Dan

Royals option Marte, recall Bullington

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:22:00 GMT

The Kansas City Royals recalled right-hander Bryan Bullington from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday and optioned right-hander Victor Marte. Bullington spent a week with the Royals in May, allowing four runs in three innings and going 0-1. In Omaha, h

Independence Party candidate Hahn proposes stadium

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:47:00 GMT

Independence Party gubernatorial candidate Rob Hahn is proposing an expansion of state-backed gambling to build the Minnesota Vikings a new home. Hahn is latching onto a hot-button issue as he contends with a better-funded opponent, public relat

MinnesotaTexas football series canceled

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:44:00 GMT

Two football games between Minnesota and Texas have been canceled due to a contract impasse over video rights. The announcement was made Wednesday by the Minnesota athletics department. The Gophers and Longhorns had been scheduled to play

Weekend Time Schedule

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:23:00 GMT

Suit: Fla. preacher abused underage girl in Minn.

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:55:00 GMT

A federal lawsuit accuses a Florida-based evangelist and founder of a worldwide ministry of molesting an underage girl at his church's northern Minnesota retreat center. Lawyers in the office of St. Paul attorney Jeff Anderson said they would fi

Expansion of program for Minn. military families

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:41:00 GMT

An effort to help Minnesota military families during deployment is expanding. The Military Family Care Initiative was launched in 2003 by First Lady Mary Pawlenty. It's a website that connects families with hundreds of community-based orga

Editors:

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:27:00 GMT

Stations: July 15 update: The District Court 10, Seat 3 race has been removed from the active list. The race will not have a primary and will be part of the general election. AP begins testing its Minnesota Election Night reportin

Wednesday's Time Schedule

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:27:00 GMT

By The Associated Press Times EDT BASEBALL American League Minnesota at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m. Boston at L.A. Angels, 3:35 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Baltimore at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Detroit at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p

La Canada Flintridge, Calif. kanYAH'duh

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:06:00 GMT

Here is the latest Minnesota news from The Associated Press...

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:14:00 GMT

Governor Tim Pawlenty's political action committee will send four more $2,000 checks to Republican congressional candidates from Minnesota. GOP candidates in all eight congressional districts now have Pawlenty's financial backing as the governor work

MN Lottery

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:07:00 GMT

These Minnesota lotteries were drawn Tuesday: Daily 3 2-4-2 (two, four, two) Mega Millions 02-07-10-16-29, Mega Ball: 8 (two, seven, ten, sixteen, twenty-nine; Mega Ball: eight) Estimated jackpot: $24 million Megapli

MN Lottery

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:07:00 GMT

Teen hit by lightning during storms

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:32:00 GMT

A teenager jogging along a parkway in Duluth was hit by lightning when a storm rolled through northeastern Minnesota. Police say the 16-year-old from Harris was struck along the West Skyline Parkway about 5 p.m. Tuesday near Bardon's Peak. Au

Update on the latest in sports:

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:25:00 GMT

It's now been five games since Alex Rodriguez belted his 599th career home run. The power drought continued with an 0-for-4 performance against Josh Tomlin and the Cleveland Indians. Tomlin was terrific in his major league debut, allowing a run

Pawlenty spreads checks to Minn. Congress hopefuls

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:25:00 GMT

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is working to counter an image that he let his home-state Republican Party languish while he builds toward a possible run for president. Pawlenty's federal political action committee says it will send out four more $2

Sports

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:12:00 GMT

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:51:00 GMT

Baseball Expanded Standings

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:23:00 GMT

All Times EDT By The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away New York 63 36 .636 6-4 L-1 34-16 29-20 Tampa Bay 61 38 .616 2 7-3 W-4