Minnesota
Capitol Notebook: What you need to know about the legislature’s first week back
Welcome to Capitol Notebook, a new weekly round-up on the happenings in the statehouse.
The legislature convened their 14-week agenda on Monday, setting forth a less ambitious agenda than their last, and introducing a number of appropriations, healthcare and public safety legislation. Here’s the top things to know:
- A whopping 444 bills were introduced on Monday. Some notable introductions include a bill that would ban semi-automatic weapons and establish a buy-back program, and a bill that would legalize medically assisted suicide, among others.
- St. Cloud representatives Berrie Perryman (R-14A) and Dan Wolgamott (D-14B) introduced a number of bills. Two of those bills, introduced by both representatives, are to appropriate funding for local centers including the CentraCare Health System University of Minnesota Medical School Campus and St. David’s Center for Child and Family Development in Stearns County.
- Friday, over 400 Black entrepreneurs registered to meet with legislators, gathering in the Capitol to network and speak with their representatives about their needs. The business owners came from across the state and were led by award-winning journalist and businesswoman Sheletta Brundidge.
- New DFL Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy of St. Paul started her first session as chamber leader. The two-term senator took the job after former majority leader Senator Kari Dziedzic stepped down due to health concerns.
— What are you interested in hearing more about from Capitol Hill? Reach out to Sam Woodward by email at swoodward@gannett.com and let her know.
Minnesota
If Nolan Teasley is the “primary football executive” in Minnesota, Seahawks will get compensatory picks
The hiring of Seahawks assistant G.M. Nolan Teasley as the Vikings’ new G.M. will carry a specific benefit for his former team.
Per the league, Teasley qualifies as a diverse candidate under the NFL provision that gives the former team of a newly-hired G.M. or head coach a pair of third-round compensatory draft picks.
The only question is whether Teasley will be Minnesota’s “primary football executive.” That requirement prevented the Bears from receiving the compensatory draft picks when assistant General Manager Ian Cunningham was hired to be the Falcons G.M. The league decided that president of football Matt Ryan is the “primary football executive” in Atlanta.
The Bears appealed the decision to the league, and Bears fans continue to be mystified by the outcome — especially since Ryan has made it clear that Cunningham is a General Manager “in every facet of the word.”
Minnesota has no similar position to Ryan’s job with the Falcons. The only alternative to Teasley would be coach Kevin O’Connell. But there has been no indication that, moving forward, O’Connell will emerge as the top football executive for the Vikings, with full control over the roster and the draft.
The NFL’s full collection of diversity of initiatives have recently come under attack by Florida’s attorney general. The Seahawks getting two extra third-round draft picks undoubtedly will spark a reaction from those who, in the current climate, attack efforts aimed at enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Minnesota
Where to watch Minnesota Twins vs Pittsburgh Pirates: TV channel, start time, streaming for May 30
What to know about MLB’s ABS robot umpire strike zone system
MLB launches ABS challenge system as players test robot umpire calls in a groundbreaking season.
The 2026 MLB season has surpassed the quarter mark, and after each team’s first 40 games, there’s plenty of reasons to tune in all summer long.
Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami has already proven doubters wrong by launching 17 home runs, Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes consistently looks like the best version of himself on the mound and Milwaukee ace Jacob Misiorowski is throwing harder than any starter in the majors.
The MLB action continues on Saturday as the Minnesota Twins visit the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Here’s everything you need to know to tune in for the first pitch.
See USA TODAY’s sortable MLB schedule to filter by team or division.
What time is Minnesota Twins vs Pittsburgh Pirates?
First pitch between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Minnesota Twins is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. (ET) on Saturday, May 30.
How to watch Minnesota Twins vs Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday
All times Eastern and accurate as of Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 6:33 a.m.
- Matchup: MIN at PIT
- Date: Saturday, May 30
- Time: 4:05 p.m. (ET)
- Venue: PNC Park
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- TV: Twins.TV and SportsNet Pittsburgh
- Streaming: MLB.TV on Fubo
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MLB regional blackout restrictions apply
MLB scores, results
MLB scores for May 30 games are available on usatoday.com . Here’s how to access today’s results:
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