Updated:

Mar 8, 2018

Original:

Mar 29, 2012

Bringin' It: Thursday's Top 5 Minn. sports storylines

If it wasn't for Kevin Love and Tubby Smith's plucky Gophers, March might have been pretty dull.

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Today: Hoop dreams, Yankee screams, Twin schemes and another sports genius writes a book:

1) By this time tomorrow, the basketball Gophers could be celebrating an NIT title, which would put a positive spin on an injury-filled season.

2) Thanks to Kevin Love's amazing March, the Timberwolves still have an outside shot of making the NBA playoffs. Reminds us of a song:

3) Former Twins Torii Hunter and Michael Cuddyer admit they were intimidated by the Yankees. That explains everything!

4) Who will be 25th man on the Twins roster this spring? Twins blogger Ed Thoma has a hunch, and it rhymes with Riviera.

5) Once upon a time they called him Little Marky Rosen on KQ. Now, the legendary WCCO sportscaster has a new book, called "Best Seat In The House,"on sale today. His first book signing is at noon at the Barnes and Noble in downtown Minneapolis. If you're there, ask him about this promo:

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dave chappelle

TV, Movies and The Arts

The comedian is screen his new documentary at part of the 10-city tour.

trick-or-treating, Halloween

No blizzard in sight.

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Rapinoe paid a visit to The Black Hart ahead of a match at Allianz Field Tuesday.

hospital, emergency room

The crash happened just after 11 p.m. Saturday.

hmong college prep academy

The Office of the State Auditor recently released its investigative report on the school.

ambulance

Both victims died at Hennepin Healthcare on Oct. 21.

Dean Evason

The Wild couldn't stay out of the penalty box in a 5-2 loss.

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Ashley L. Miller, 33, was reported missing on Sep. 24 after her vehicle was found without her in it.

Dak Prescott

The Dallas quarterback is expected to be available for next Sunday's showdown.

Eddie Rosario

The former Twin put together an all-timer to help the Braves reach the World Series.

plane, Piper PA-32

The aircraft also struck the house during the crash.

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Northbound Highway 100 was shut down following the crash Saturday night.

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