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Minnesota sports fans optimistic thanks to recent success of Timberwolves, Twins
MINNEAPOLIS — The excitement for Wolves fans is palpable, as they move to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in twenty years.
Wolves fandom is now being reflected on canvas, thanks to local artist Adam Johnson. Johnson’s painting of Naz Reid received love on X from Reid, who received his own copy of the art.
On Saturday, Wolves fever spread to Colorwheel Gallery in Minneapolis, where the artist dropped off free Reid posters for fans.
“It’s a great group with great chemistry so I’m really excited for the series,” said Sarah Hargadon from Minnetonka.
It’s not just the Wolves providing optimism right now in Minnesota. With the Minnesota Twins now winning a dozen games in a row, and even the Vikings, drafting Michigan star quarterback J.J. McCarthy, local sports fandom has reached fever pitch, for the moment, at least.
“I’m feeling really good. I think it’s just a really exciting time,” said Hargadon.
“It’s hard to be hopeful with all the scar tissue, but it’s looking bright which is always fun to follow,” said Charlie Wenner from Eden Prairie.
Despite two decades of limited success, fans said they have high hopes for the Wolves to have a strong postseason run.
“If they can beat Denver, which I think they will, then I think they get to the finals,” said Hargadon.
“They’ve looked really good so hopefully they can keep it rolling. There’s no reason to doubt it, unless you see something different,” said Wenner.
“Oh another sweep, yeah sure why not, I mean Denver’s good, but we’re better, and we have Anthony Edwards they don’t,” said Wolves fan Jamie Hoekstra.
See how the bald eagle’s story shows its enduring symbolism
As the U.S. celebrates 250 years, the bald eagle endures as North America’s native sea eagle and national bird.
The common loon, Minnesota’s state bird, is more closely related to a penguin than a duck.
Despite loons predominantly living in the northern hemisphere and penguins mostly living in the southern hemisphere, researchers consider them to be genetic cousins. Taxonomic analyses placed them in an evolutionary cluster tracing back 40 million to 50 million years ago, along with herons and pelicans.
While loons and ducks share habitat on Minnesota lakes, they aren’t close relatives. Ducks are closer cousins to geese and swans.
After sharing a common ancestor, penguins and loons developed distinct characteristics. Loons can fly, but struggle to move on land; penguins can’t fly, but waddle on land. Penguins use flipper-like wings to swim; loons use webbed feet for underwater propulsion.
They have some similar features, however, including dense bones to help dive underwater and their tuxedo coloring.
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Fires in the past burned more frequently in western Canada, but recent years have seen that trend migrate eastward, with large fires now burning in Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic provinces, Prof Chasmer said, leading to more noticeable smoke in densely populated cities like Toronto and New York.
Minnesota United, the Liberia Lone Star National Football Team and SARX today announced that the international friendly against the Liberia National Team, scheduled for July 26, 2026, has been canceled.
While we were looking forward to welcoming the Liberia National Team and celebrating the strong ties between Minnesota’s Liberian community and our club, circumstances outside of our control have made it necessary to cancel the match. We appreciate the understanding of our supporters and wish the Liberia National Team all the best.
Fans who purchased tickets to the match will be refunded within approximately 3-10 business days.
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