Tonight the Twins are giving away Michael Cuddyer jerseys to the first 5,000 fans 14 and under.
The Twins’ third annual Armed Services Appreciation Day is Sunday, May 27 against Toronto. Any past or present member of the armed services who presents valid military identification receives four free tickets to the game. Video connecting families with those serving in Iraq will be part of the day. Twins players will wear caps representing the five branches of the American military and Toronto players will wear caps from the three Canadian branches. Tickets can be obtained the day of the game only at the Gate H tent.
Jacques Lemaire and his coaches are meeting this week with general manager Doug Risebrough to evaluate the team and plan for next season.
Former Minnesota North Stars president Lou Nanne, who still follows the NHL with passion, predicts Ottawa will upset Buffalo in the Eastern Conference finals of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Murray’s restaurant co-owner Tim Murray is rooting for the Utah Jazz in the NBA playoffs. Jazz coach Jerry Sloan is a Murray’s regular when he’s in Minneapolis.
University of Minnesota women’s basketball coach Pam Borton leaves later this month for a vacation to Italy and Switzerland.
Denny Schulstad said 3,700 people attended the University of Minnesota Alumni Association Annual Celebration earlier this week where Tony Dungy was the featured speaker. Schulstad is the association president and is credited with bringing Dungy, the Super Bowl champion coach and U alum, to town.