May 15, 2012 - MPR’s Curtis Gilbert presents part two of a Special Report on storm preparedeness in the Twin Cities. The reports follows a simulated tornado track through the metro. The massive tornado outbreak that struck the Twin Cities area in 1965 is used as an example of what could occur again.
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.
April 3, 2010 - The Minnesota Twins christened Target Field with an 8-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. The exhibition game gave Twins players and staff a chance to get used to their new digs.
November 8, 2009 - MPR’s Jess Mador makes a stop at the Metrodome, where the Minnesota Twins were cleaning out their closets at the dome in preparation for their move to their new home at Target Field. The moving sale gave fans a chance to take a piece of the team home with them.
April 7, 2009 - MPR’s Brandt Williams attends the last home opener at the Metronome for the Minnesota Twins. While many fans and Twins officials are excited to play in the new ballpark starting in 2010, some are appreciative of the quirky venue that has been home to two Major League Baseball World Series championship teams.
September 15, 2008 - MPR’s Brandt Williams reports that the new Twins ballpark will be called Target Field. The team announced that the Minnesota-based retailer will have exclusive naming rights to its 40-thousand seat stadium and the adjacent outdoor plaza. The dollar amount on the 25-year deal is not public, but sports business experts speculate that the Target deal will mean many millions for the Twins.