Video Vault: NBC's Twins-Tigers Game 5 ALCS opening montage
Check out the three-minute setup from NBC's Bob Costas on the day the Twins beat the Tigers in 1987 to win the American League pennant.
Sunbather on the roof triggers shelter-in-place at Savage elementary school
The sunbather told police he was trying to "tan and relax."
The Raptor Center's ambassador, Nero the turkey vulture, dies at 47
Nero helped save the California condors before taking up his post as an education ambassador.
82-year-old Independence man dies in golf cart accident
Few details are known about the incident.
Ben Leber named new permanent co-host of 'Twin Cities Live'
The former Minnesota Vikings linebacker was introduced Friday afternoon.
APM Reports, maker of 'In the Dark' podcast, nixed by Minnesota Public Radio
MPR said "select programming elements" of APM Reports will be incorporated into MPR News.
The latest on holiday weekend severe weather chances for MN
The most significant severe threats are Sunday night and again on Monday.
Charges: Driver was drunk, high in head-on crash that killed 19-year-old woman
The young woman killed in the crash was a college student studying zoology.
What's open and closed in Minnesota on Memorial Day 2022
A guide to Memorial Day weekend 2022.
Truck crashes into Napa Auto Parts store after driver's medical issue
No employees were struck by the pickup.
Motorcyclist killed in Ham Lake after passing in the turn lane
The motorcyclist was hit by a car turning onto the road.
Minnesota gets cut of Ford settlement over misleading ads
The $19.2 million settlement centers on Ford's C-Max hybrid and Super Duty pickup truck.
Video Vault: Twins mascots that are actually cool
Nothing against the beloved T.C. Bear, but if the Korean League LG Twins can have some anime-inspired mascots, why can't Target Field have a version of Minnie and Paul running around on the field? Here, they're part of a ceremonial first pitch with a celebrity which ends badly.
25 Years Ago: Who was the MVP of the 1987 ALCS?
On Oct. 12, 1987, the Twins beat the Tigers to win their first American League pennant in 22 years. Who was the Most Valuable Player of that best-of-seven series? A) Bert Blyleven B) Kirby Puckett C) Gary Gaetti For the answer, click on the headline above...
Video Vault: Mauer's diving catch
Yep, Joe Mauer can still play. Check out video his diving catch from last night's Twins-Orioles game, one we're calling an instant classic...
Video Vault: Joe Niekro's emery board revealed
On this day in 1987, the Yankees traded Joe Niekro to the Twins for catcher Mark Salas. Later in the year, the knuckleballer was caught on camera with a nail file in his pocket by umpire Steve Palermo.
Video Vault: Incredible Mikael Granlund goal
Check out the mind-blowing goal Wild signee Mikael Granlund scored in last year's World Championships against Russia.
Video Vault: 1991 World Series, Game 7, bottom of the 10th remix
Here's a look back at the greatest half-inning in Twins history. We were fishing for clips for our daily "Sports MN Video Vault" feature and found this re-mix from the 1991 Game 7 broadcast. A classic. Oh, by the way, thanks again for coming through in the clutch Mr. Larkin.
Video Vault: Monster fish caught
Ready for the state fishing opener next week? To prepare, we'll try to show you as many monsters as we can until then. Let's start with this one from from a show called "Jigheads".
Video Vault: 1987 Twins parade
In honor of the Lynx' parade in downtown Minneapolis, here's a peek at the 1987 parade held for the World Champion Twins after they beat St. Louis. Why no audio? Beats us. Perhaps to give the feel that this is indeed ancient history.
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