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Matt Dumba retires after 13 NHL seasons — 2dMatt Dumba is retiring after 13 NHL seasons and 748 games with five teams, including 10 seasons with the Minnesota Wild. A 2020 King Clancy Trophy winner, he was also recognized for his advocacy for inclusion and his role in founding the Hockey Diversity Alliance.

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2-0 Bruins Visit Minnesota for Wild Home Opener — 6dMinnesota beat 2-0 Boston 4-1 in its home opener; Kaprizov scored twice and DiPietro made 26 saves in his first NHL start since 2022.

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Dana Whitfield Minnesota should use home ice and that Nashville win to test the Bruins backup goalie early.

Wild, Hughes Begin Contract Talks Without Deadline — Sep 15, 2026Quinn Hughes arrived at Minnesota Wild training camp without an extension, in the final year of a $7.85 million contract as talks with GM Bill Guerin continue, and he says he isn’t stressed about signing before the season. While a future reunion on the ice with his brothers in New Jersey would be appealing, Hughes emphasizes he’s happy in Minnesota, noting the Kirill Kaprizov extension precedent as a reference point.

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Wild Extend John Hynes After First Playoff Series Win in 11 Years — Sep 15, 2026The Minnesota Wild awarded John Hynes a multi-year contract extension that will begin next season, recognizing his role in guiding the team to its first playoff series win since 2015 and ongoing strides toward a Stanley Cup run. Team officials, including GM Bill Guerin, praised his detailed approach and leadership as the Wild aim to build on their recent playoff progress.

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Jared Kim Hynes earned this deal with the way he got the team past the first round for the first time in years.

IJREPA Shelves Biden’s Chemical Spill Rule Until 2030 And Strips Its Climate MandatesSimon August · 6 min · 6h

Prescribed Burns Planned, Completed Across Three StatesEnvironment — 2dA 17-acre cultural prescribed burn on Minnesota Point is restoring an Indigenous fire-management practice after roughly 180 years, with organizers saying it will support red pine and other plant growth while improving forest health. Separate prescribed burns planned in Nevada County, Utah and near Vernon aim to reduce excess vegetation and wildfire risk, with additional goals including safer airport operations and habitat restoration.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Martínez Powers Guardians Past Twins 5-2 — Sep 12, 2026Angel Martínez powered the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Twins, homering and then delivering a ninth-inning double to spark the go-ahead rally as Cleveland moved two games ahead in the AL wild-card race. The performance, highlighted by his 15th homer of the season and late-game scoring support from teammates, was backed by strong relief from Hunter Gaddis and Cade Smith.

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Dana Whitfield Cleveland's bullpen has been reliable lately and Gaddis plus Smith kept the Twins quiet after the early runs. Two games up in the wild card feels like real progress.

Twins Begin Wild-Card Chase Against White Sox — Sep 4, 2026The Minnesota Twins head out on a crucial road trip for a six-game stretch against the Chicago White Sox as they chase a wild-card spot with 22 games remaining, with Zebby Matthews aiming for a 10th win after a string of strong starts. The White Sox counter with Erick Fedde, while both clubs focus on key lineup moves and matchups to gain ground in the AL Central and the playoff race.

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Marcus Bell games left and every series feels like a must-win now. Fedde's been solid for the Sox so this won't be an easy sweep for Minnesota.

NHL Team Enrages Leftists by Refusing to Wear Scheduled LGBT Jerseys Just Before GameReporting — Mar 9, 2023An NHL team didn’t get fully aboard the LGBT bandwagon Tuesday, and now some activists want it sent to the penalty box. The Minnesota Wild enraged its leftist fans by not following through on a plan to have players wear…

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Padres rally past Twins 7-5, stay in wild-card — Aug 22, 2026The San Diego Padres used a seventh‑inning rally to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5, keeping themselves in contention for a National League wild-card spot while Ty France provided key run support as he continues a standout season. France’s Player Weekend baguette-and-flag bat highlighted his production, part of a breakout year that includes 18 homers and a .293 average, complementing a Padres lineup led by stars like Manny Machado and Jake Cronenworth.

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Tigers snap skid past Twins as wild-card race tightens — Sep 7, 2026The Detroit Tigers defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-4 in the series opener at Comerica Park, with Riley Greene and Kevin McGonigle homering and Troy Melton going 5⅔ innings before the bullpen held on for the win. Greene extended his hot streak with three hits, and Detroit moved to 66-78 as they close in on a postseason wildcard pursuit.

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Dana Whitfield Bullpen holding a one run lead after Melton left was the real story for me. That's the kind of game they've been losing all year.

Riley Greene returns from hamstring injury as Tigers chase playoff hopes — Sep 1, 2026The Detroit Tigers activated three-time All-Star Riley Greene off the injured list, with him set to start in left field and hit cleanup as they host the Minnesota Twins, hoping his return sparks an offense that has struggled for weeks. His reintroduction is aimed at providing energy and stability to a lineup that has fallen out of contention, as Detroit tries to rebound from a rough stretch and chase a Wild Card.

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Tom Gallagher Hope his hamstring actually holds up this time, rushing him back for a playoff push isn't worth risking a setback later.

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Roster Shuffles, Prospects Shape 2026 SeasonSports — Jul 19, 2026The Diamondbacks open a series with the Athletics as they chase a Wild Card spot, while the Cardinals regroup for the second half with an eye on the upcoming trade deadline and pitching depth. Meanwhile, Minnesota is shaping its 2026 draft strategy around older, signable college arms and top catcher Vahn Lackey, and a fantasy-focused round-up highlights top two-start pitchers like Dylan Cease as teams plan for the stretch run.

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