May 18, 1994 - Sports commentator Howard Sinker gives his take on the surprising play of the Minnesota Twins in May with a run of wins. Trading players is also mentioned.
May 24, 1994 - Morning Edition’s Bob Potter gets Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton’s reaction to Minnesota Timberwolves team sale announcement. The owners of team are looking to sell professional basketball team to a group in New Orleans.
June 15, 1994 - Local sports commentator talks about Twin’s good stretch, the looming MLB strike, and minor leagues interest.
July 6, 1994 - MPR’s Robin Gehl comments on the struggling bullpen and bats of Minnesota Twins, as the team falls nine games back from the leader in American League Central.
July 9, 1994 - MPR’s Chris Roberts interviews Kathleen Stauffer on here new book, Womansport: The Women's Sports Bible. She discusses how women belong in sports, the inequity in the field, and the changes to come.
July 18, 1994 - MPR’s John Biewen reports on Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad’s push for change in deal with Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. The Twins organization says it is losing money, much of it due to business structure of Major League Baseball, which puts a greater strain on small market teams.
July 29, 1994 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer interviews sports columnist Jim Klobuchar about former Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant induction into the National Football League’s Hall of Fame.
August 4, 1994 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with local sports commentator Howard Sinker about the retirement of Minnesota Twin first baseman Kent Hrbek. Sinker shares high praise of Hrbek, who played an integral part on the Twins roster for the 1987 and 1991 World Series Championships.
August 4, 1994 - MPR’s Lorna Benson profiles Kent Hrbek, the Minnesota Twins veteran star, who is retiring after 14 years with the team. In those years, he became a power hitter, a stellar defensive player, and a fan favorite. He retires with two Major League baseball World Series rings.
September 15, 1994 - MPR’s Jon Gordon reports on reaction from Twins organization over season-ending Major League Baseball strike.