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Spring training brings high expectations for the 2009 Minnesota Twins, who missed last season's playoffs by a game. Here is a series-by-series schedule for the season.

The 2007 MLB Preview looks very promising for the Minnesota Twins. If their starting pitching can come together this season, they might just win it all.

With approximately 1,000 of Minnesota's lakes in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, it's no wonder Minneapolis residents spend hours outdoors. Visitors can too.

Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN--is this a good metro area to call home? Here are the pros and cons of living in the Twin Cities.

In Minnesota, fall just isn't the same without apple picking! Here are some of the best places to pick apples and enjoy family fun near the Twin Cities.

At the All-Star break, the Tigers set the pace in the American League Central but the White Sox and Twins are still in the race.

Parity is the name of the game in the American League Central as all five teams should finish between 77 and 85 wins.

Charter schools in Minnesota with an ethnic focus have a positive impact on African & Hmong refugee children's learning, and support assimilation into American culture.

Wisconsin Dells isn't the only place with great waterparks! The craze is popular in Minnesota too, and here's where you can find some of the best parks.

A Booya is a tradition in the Twin Cities and Northeast Wisconsin. Typically a fundraiser, the public is invited to Booyas all through the fall to enjoy secret recipes.

Since the season ended in October, it looked as if the New York Yankees or Boston Red Sox would land baseball's best pitcher. But in the end, the Mets got their man.

If you're looking for a political active, urban liberal arts college with an outstanding academic reputation, check out Macalester College in St. Paul, MN.

Minnesota Twins, Cincinnati Reds, Albert Pujols, Bronson Arroyo, and Aaron Harange updates. The latest news for Major League Baseball as of February 9, 2007

The New York Yankees won their 27th World Series Championship and their first in nine years last night by closing out the defending Champion Phillies in six games.

Both the Minnesota Twins and their fans are excited for their new open-air park, a modern upgrade from the aging Metrodome.

Taste of MInnesota in St. Paul, runs from July 3-6, 2008. The Fourth of July weekend on Harriett Island features food, music and Fourth of July Fireworks nightly.

Saint Paul is the capital of the state of Minnesota and one of the Twin Cities, along with Minneapolis. Elegant restaurants offer great fine dining.

The Minnesota Twins have several solid options that should help to ease the pain of losing All-Star Santana.

The Minnesota Twins ruin seven-time golden-glove winner's homecoming by defeating the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on MLB Opening Day

The Boston Red Sox are perceived as the front-runners in the Johan Santana Sweepstakes, although New York is also actively pursuing the two-time Cy Young Award winner.

If you're looking for an exciting urban campus located in the center of a large metro area, check out the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

The Yankees bullpen worked overtime on Thursday. In fact, no one in the Yankees starting rotation threw a pitch in the last regular season game against the Twins.

Taxpayers are helping Major League Baseball and National Football League teams build multimillion-dollar sports stadiums across the country.

The first week of the MLB season delivered both surprise and disappointment. Will these top 10 MLB teams be able to hold their rankings all season? Don't count on it.

Here are 4 rookies to watch as the 2007 Season is about to kick off. Some will start in the Majors, some will be brought later in the season, but all are worth watching.

Out of all the awards Major League Baseball hands out after the season, there is perhaps none more anticipated for than the MVP awards. Who'll win? Here are predictions:

Baseball fans can catch spring training games by many popular teams throughout Florida. Tickets are usually inexpensive, making them great for sports fans on vacation.

With only a month to go to the All-Star Game, it's time to study up on the best players at each position. Or, you can just do the usual and vote for your favorite guys.

The American League Championship Series begins tonight as the New York Yankees look to get past the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, a team that has been their nemesis.

Who will win the American Legaue Central Division title? Which heavy hitters will play? Who will move to a new team? ...and other interesting questions.

Will it be the Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians, Minnesota Twins or Chicago White Sox in baseball's American League Central this season?

Minneapolis and St. Paul are the Twin Cities of Minnesota. The beautiful urban city is the site of the 2008 Republican Convention. Here are the finest hotels.

The MLB Power Rankings change day-to-day in the early part of the MLB season. So far, most of the preseason favorites have struggled with injuries and poor fielding.

The past 25 years have seen pitchers such as Roger Clemens, Randy Johnson, Greg Maddux and Pedro Martinez win multiple Cy Young Awards.

Major League Baseball could expand in the future now that its major problems have been settled.

Jack Morris and John Smoltz had one of the great pitching duels in Fall Classic history in Game 7 of the 1991 World Series.

It might not have been apparent at the time, but Minnesota's Joe Mauer set the tone for his 2009 season when he smacked a home run in his first at bat of the season.

Beckett led the Red Sox to the 2007 A.L. East Division crown. He will win the Cy Young Award, but he wasn't the only Junior Circuit pitcher who had a great season.

Baseball is no longer America's number one professional sport and the reason is obvious - an overlong season and an outdated playoff system.

Minneapolis attractions take advantage of natural features and manmade wonders, contemporary pasttimes and historical sites, professional sports and personal exploration.

Liberty Media, Atlanta Braves, Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox, Roy Halladay, and Toronto Blue Jays updates. The latest MLB news for February 16, 2007

The Boston Red Sox have been the class of the AL in the first half of 2009, while other surprises and disappointments have dotted the baseball landscape.

Inside Profiles and Rankings for each of the five best general managers in Major League Baseball.

The New York Yankees are World Series Champions again, but, controversy swirls after a very interesting season.

Cubs grab Mark Prior with second pick while Gavin Floyd goes fourth to Phillies and Mark Teixeira is selected fifth by Texas Rangers.

When a team succeeds so often that greatness is expected, winning becomes a relief instead of a joy and being a fan loses all meaning. Sports cease to be fun.

Getting a top notch closer (or two) can really define a fantasy baseball team, and making sure to have reliable closers is more important than a lot of owners realize.

Baseball history is filled with records and trivia. The following pitchers contributed to these by having no-hitters either early or late in their careers.

Was it lightning in a bottle? Or were the 2006 Detroit Tigers laying the foundations for baseball's next dynasty? This 2007 MLB Preview takes a look at the Motown Nine.

This is an opinion piece expressing my belief as to which players truly deserve a starting spot on the 2007 MLB American League All-Star Team. You may be surprised.