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Bill Affeldt 
MN Vikings Vikings Stadium Bill Could Be Voted On Today In the House
2 weeks ago
The Vikings are crossing their fingers as the Vikings Stadium bill could be voted on today in the state house. Debating in the Vikings Stadium bill is expected to start today at around 2 or 3 pm. The vote may not happen until early Tuesday morning. The debating of the Vikings Stadium bill may take 10-12 hours. Vikings Vice President for Stadium Development Lester Bagley says the stadium is "within striking distance." Governor Mark Dayton feels as though they have the necessary votes to pass the bill.
Getty Images Twins Lose to Mariners 5-2; Dozier To Make MLB Debut
2 weeks ago
The Twins lost 5-2 at Seattle Sunday afternoon to lose 2 out of 3 this weekend against the Mariners. Ryan Doumit hit 2 solo homeruns accounting for both Minnesota runs. Denard Span was 1-3 for the Twins. Nick Blackburn threw 6 innings with 7 hits and 5 earned runs allowed to take the loss and drop to 0-4. Hector Noesi threw 7 innings with 4 hits and 1 earned run allowed to get the win for Seattle.
SCSU Athletics SCSU Baseball Sweeps Augustana; St. John’s Rained Out
2 weeks ago
The St. Cloud State baseball team swept Augustana 3-2 and 11-1 in 7 innings Sunday to grab the #2 seed in the upcoming NSIC tournament. Nick Maiers threw 7 innings with 7 hits and 2 earned runs allowed to get the win. Garrett Fischer went 2-3 in game 1 for the Huskies. SCSU improves to 42-10.
Getty Images Mariners Blank Twins 7-0; Twins to Call Up Dozier
2 weeks ago
Seattle ended their 7-game losing streak with a 7-0 win over the Twins Saturday night. Felix Hernandez allowed just 1-hit in 8 innings with 9 strikeouts to get the win for the Mariners. Jason Marquis allowed 4 hits, 6 walks and 2 earned runs in 6 innings to take the loss for the Twins. He's 2-1. Denard Span had the only hit for the Twins.
Getty Images Twins at Seattle This Weekend
2 weeks ago
The Twins begin a 3-game series in Seattle against the Mariners Friday night at 9:10, pregame on WJON at 8:40. Righthander Carl Pavano (1-2) gets the start on the mound for the Twins and lefthander Jason Vargas (3-2) toes the rubber for the Mariners. Minnesota is 6-18 while Seattle is 11-16. The Twins lost 3 straight while Seattle has lost 6 games in a row.
