MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – When the Minnesota Myth took on the Philadelphia Soul at the Target Center just over a week ago, it was the Myth’s first game in front of a hometown crowd. But now it appears it was also its last.

FOX 9 obtained a letter to players from President and Owner Diana Hutton saying, “At this time, we believe it is prudent to allow you all to return home immediately.”

Hutton goes on to say, “I was working hard to obtain additional funding for the team. However, the timing to finalize the deal cannot be done within the next two days.”

The news comes just days after the Myth’s head coach, Rickey Foggie, reportedly resigned from the team, followed by special teams coordinator Javon Hering.

READ MORE: Arena Football League questions arise after Iowa team leaves league

The team’s next game against the Albany Firebirds that was supposed to be played on Saturday at the Target Center was moved to Albany because of the Timberwolves-Nuggets playoff games.

But the Firebirds said the game scheduled for Monday had to be canceled because the Myth couldn’t make the trip.

Last week, the owners of the Iowa Rampage said they had no other option than to discontinue operations immediately. They blamed Diana’s husband, Arena Football League Commissioner and Minneapolis attorney Lee Hutton, for not fulfilling pre-season promises about uniforms and gear, player pay and network coverage.

But in a statement at the time, Lee said the claims made by the Iowa ownership were significantly flawed with knowingly false information.

FOX 9 reached out to the Minnesota Myth and the Huttons for comment, but did not hear back.
 

BEMIDJI — Four Pines Bookstore will host Minnesota authors Jess Lourey, Kristi Belcamino and Sarah Stonich at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, at the bookstore, 102 Third St. NW.

The three authors will discuss books, writing and more. Attendees can participate in a question-and-answer session with the authors and a book signing.

Lourey’s newly revised novel, “May Day,”

tells the story of a waitress turned librarian turned investigator after she finds her new lover murdered, a release said.

“‘May Day’ is a laugh-out-loud cozy mystery set in Battle Lake, Minn.,” Four Pines employee Rachel Harris said in the release. “It is the perfect read to kick off the summer.”

Lourey is a bestselling author who writes about small-town secrets. She has won and been nominated for various awards.

Stonich writes contemporary fiction and is most known for her novel,

“Fishing.”

Belcamino is a USA Today Bestseller who writes dark mysteries about strong women seeking justice, the release said.

The event is free, but participants should RSVP to secure a seat. To RSVP or pre-order a copy of “May Day,” visit

fourpinesbookstore.com.

The Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon, 5-1, at Rogers Centre in Toronto.

With the win, the red-hot Twins are 24-16 and just 0.5 games back of first place in the American League Central. They’ve also put themselves in the franchise record books with this recent 20-game stretch.

Per Sarah Langs of MLB.com:

seasons with at least 1 20-game span with 17+ wins, Twins since move to MN:

2024
2008
2006
2003
2002
1991
1969

The last time the Twins put together a stretch like this was in July of 2008. Sunday’s win was punctuated by solid pitching from Bailey Ober, who went 6.1 innings and allowed just one hit while striking out 10. Offensively, veteran Carlos Santana hit his seventh home run of the season and Max Kepler stayed hot with his ninth double.

The Twins entered the season with question marks in their starting rotation after losing Sonny Gray in free agency and Anthony DeSclafani to injury, but they’ve held it together on the pitching front. They’ve also overcome early-season injuries to the trio of closer Jhoan Duran, shortstop Carlos Correa and power hitter Royce Lewis. Duran and Correa are now back and contributing, with Duran not having allowed a run yet this season.

The Twins will be off on Monday but they will try to remain hot on Tuesday as they host the New York Yankees at Target Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET as Carlos Rodon (NYY) pitches against Chris Paddack (MIN).

Paddack is 4-1 with a 4.34 ERA.

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