Carl Pohlad
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- Carl Pohlad, billionaire and Minnesota Twins owner, dies at age 93
MPR’s William Wilcoxen presents a profile of Carl Pohlad, local businessman and owner of the Minnesota Twins, who passed away on January 5th, 2009. Minnesotans in business, sports, and philanthropic circles are looking back on the life of Pohlad.
- Hennepin County and Twins outline stadium deal...Pohlad asks, where's my roof?
MPR's Brandt Williams reports that the Minnesota Twins and Hennepin County have agreed to a funding plan for a new baseball stadium in downtown Minneapolis. The plan for the $360 million facility will include private funding from Twins owner Carl Pohlad and public money from the county in the form of a sales tax increase.
- After 15 seasons, Twins manager Tom Kelly will retire
MPR's Tom Scheck reports that Minnesota Twins manager Tom Kelly says he's stepping down after 15 full seasons. Under Kelly's tenure, the Twins won two World Series championships in 1987 and 1991. This year, the Twins finished second in the American League Central, snapping an eight year run of losing seasons.
- Discussion on Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad selling the team, possible new owners
On this hour of Midday, a discussion about Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad signing a letter of intent to sell the team, pending approval of a new ballpark in downtown St. Paul. If the deal goes through, sports moguls Glen Taylor and Robert Naegele will head up the new ownership group.
- Twins agree to short-term lease with MSFC, Governor Carlson to name stadium policy panel
MPR’s William Wilcoxen reports that the Minnesota Twins and Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission have agreed to a short term two-year lease at Metrodome. While it does not solve anything, it does allow time for continuing new stadium options.
- Twins unveil design for proposed stadium
MPR's Mark Zdechlik reports on how the Minnesota Twins tried to generate some excitement after a long week of defending their proposal for a new stadium against mounting criticism. The team unveiled an architect's model of the retractable roof ball park it hopes to build in downtown Minneapolis.
- Minnesota Twins owner comments on future of Major League Baseball
MPR’s Perry Finelli interviews Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad about the state of affairs in Major League Baseball. Topics include salary cap and revenue sharing. Pohlad also comments on Twins promotions developed to increase fan attendance at ballpark.
- Carl Pohlad and Jerry Bell on season-ending MLB strike and its impact on Twins
MPR’s Jon Gordon reports on reaction from Twins organization over season-ending Major League Baseball strike.
- Carl Pohlad wants a new deal from MSFC, says Twins are hurting
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.
- Carl Pohlad wants to sell the Minnesota Twins
MPR’s Bob Potter completes a phone interview with Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad about his public announcement of interest to sell the team. Pohlad states the struggle of making money on a small market Major League Baseball team.
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