March 12, 2017 - MPR’s Laura Yuen talks with Christina Ginther on why she is suing the Minnesota Vixen for discriminating her for being transgender.
January 23, 2006 - Local music critic Chris Riemenschneider joins Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer to talk about what makes The Current different from other radio stations. Riemenschneider discusses the revolutionary and eclectic nature of the initial playlists.
September 24, 2003 - The Minnesota Twins clinched the Central Division title and made the MLB playoffs for second straight year. The Twins 4-1 victory over Cleveland at the Metrodome, coupled with losses by Kansas City and Chicago, clinched the division title. After the Twins game ended, fans watched the end of the other games on the Metrodome scoreboard and then celebrated the title. LaVell Neal, who covers the Twins for the Star Tribune, was there and joins Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer to describe the scene.
September 4, 2003 - The Minnesota Twins find themselves in a tie for first place in the American League Central this morning after a remarkable victory at the Metrodome. The Twins beat the Anaheim Angels 6-5 on the strength of a wild play in the bottom of the ninth inning. MPR's Jim Bickal was at the game and he's in studio to recollect on memorable moment.
May 2, 2001 - MPR sports commentator Jay Weiner shares his thoughts on latest ballpark proposal, which he sees as better than all the others we've seen before, but it still needs to be improved.
April 3, 1989 - MPR’s Jim Bickal checks in with Minnesota Twins players to get their take of what the 1989 Major League Baseball season may hold for the team. There is positive outlook and hopes that season will start well…as opposed to the slow start in 1988, which cost team later.
September 29, 1988 - MPR’s Jim Bickal takes a look back at the 1988 Minnesota Twins’ Major League Baseball season. Despite coming in second place in the American League West and missing post season play, the team had an impressive 91-71 record. That is the best regular season record in 18 years.
January 7, 1988 - MPR’s Jim Bickal reports that the Minnesota Twins have renewed their contract with third baseman Gary Gaetti, signing the older player. Gaetti has played for the Twins since 1981.
October 26, 1987 - MPR’s Jim Bickal presents interview reactions from players and coaches after the Minnesota Twins triumphed over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 7 of 1987 World Series 4-2, making the Twins Major League Champions for the first time in team history.
October 26, 1987 - MPR’s Jim Bickal puts together an audio montage of the Minnesota Twins’ run through the 1987 Major League Baseball postseason, ultimately winning the MLB World Series for the first time in team’s history.