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Wild begin playoff run this week
The Minnesota Wild will face the Colorado Avalanche at home on Wednesday in the first round of the NHL playoffs. The team begins its march to the Stanley Cup as a No. 3 seed, having clinched its first Northwest Division title since the franchise was born in 2000.
Twins open regular season
When the Minnesota Twins open their regular season tonight at the Metrodome, they'll have several new players on the roster. Centerfielder Torii Hunter and star pitcher Johan Santana have signed with other teams. The Twins have filled the void with a number of young prospects and one wily veteran. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with LaVelle E. Neal III, who covers the Twins for the Star Tribune.
Baseball's opening day
Midday marks the opening day of the baseball season with sports analyst Howard Sinker.
Dr. Hallberg on Twins spring training
The 2008 Major League Baseball season is underway. The Boston Red Sox beat the Oakland A's this morning at a game in Tokyo. There are still several days before the season starts for most other teams.
Girls just want to ski jump
Girl ski jumpers from Minnesota are closely watching the international fight to include women's ski jumping in the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Future of BSU hockey rides on bonding bill
The city of Bemidji and Bemidji State University are asking the state to help pay for a regional events center and hockey arena. BSU officials say the future of the university's hockey program rides on a successful outcome.
The final games of the women's WCHA tournament will be held this weekend in Duluth. One of the strongest teams in the tournament, and in the country, is the University of Minnesota. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with interim coach Brad Frost.
Hope springs eternal for Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins have their first scrimmage of the spring season today. This will be the first chance for fans to see the team in action since the Twins parted with stars Johan Santana and Torii Hunter. Commentator Peter Smith says he thought the coming Twins' season looked hopeless until he heard from an old friend.