April 13, 2010 - After nearly three decades inside the Metrodome, the Twins move outdoors and beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2 behind hometown star Joe Mauer in the first regular-season game at their new ballpark, Target Field.
October 4, 2010 - MPR’s Rupa Shenoy reports the Minnesota Twins set a new attendance record this season, selling 3,223,640 tickets for games at the new Target Field. If you ask the fans at the final regular season game, the reason why is clear…the ballpark.
October 6, 2010 - The Minnesota Twins open their postseason against the New York Yankees, a team that has been responsible for many of the Twins' woes in recent playoff appearances…and there's no expectation that the Yankees will be any less of a threat this time.
October 18, 2010 - Writer and columnist Jim Klobuchar talks about the return of Brett Favre as quarterback and the Vikings chances for a Super Bowl victory.
November 8, 2010 - On this Midday program, MPR’s Cathy Wurzer speaks with Supreme Court Justice Alan Page.
November 17, 2010 - All Things Considered’s Tom Crann interviews Minnesota Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire, who has been selected as 2010 American League Manager of the Year.
December 13, 2010 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer interviews Bill Lester, executive director of the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, about the status of Metrodome after roof collapse from heavy snow on December 12, 2010.
December 23, 2010 - MPR’s Kate Smith interviews author Greg Breining and photographer Layne Kennedy about their book “Paddle North,” which explores the Quetico-Boundary Waters. The two discusse the method, madness and philosophy of paddling Minnesota's big lakes and small streams.
January 5, 2011 - Former Twins pitcher Bert Blyeven finally learned that he has been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. To be selected, a player needs to be listed on at least 75% of the ballots submitted by baseball writers. After 13 straight years of falling short of that threshold, Blyleven was picked by 79% of the writers this year to earn his spot in the Hall.
April 8, 2011 - MPR’s Brandt Williams reports on a second season at Target Field, looking at changes taking place at ball park for 2011…and into the potential impact it has had on the local economy. The new ballpark was a hit with fans in inaugural season and season tickets have already sold out for this season, but the financial success for the city and local businesses is more complicated.