April 25, 2005 - MPR's Brandt Williams reports that the Minnesota Twins and Hennepin County have agreed to a funding plan for a new baseball stadium in downtown Minneapolis. The plan for the $360 million facility will include private funding from Twins owner Carl Pohlad and public money from the county in the form of a sales tax increase.
October 12, 2001 - MPR's Tom Scheck reports that Minnesota Twins manager Tom Kelly says he's stepping down after 15 full seasons. Under Kelly's tenure, the Twins won two World Series championships in 1987 and 1991. This year, the Twins finished second in the American League Central, snapping an eight year run of losing seasons.
October 8, 1999 - On this hour of Midday, a discussion about Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad signing a letter of intent to sell the team, pending approval of a new ballpark in downtown St. Paul. If the deal goes through, sports moguls Glen Taylor and Robert Naegele will head up the new ownership group.
July 24, 1998 - MPR’s William Wilcoxen reports that the Minnesota Twins and Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission have agreed to a short term two-year lease at Metrodome. While it does not solve anything, it does allow time for continuing new stadium options.
January 31, 1997 - MPR's Mark Zdechlik reports on how the Minnesota Twins tried to generate some excitement after a long week of defending their proposal for a new stadium against mounting criticism. The team unveiled an architect's model of the retractable roof ball park it hopes to build in downtown Minneapolis.
June 6, 1995 - MPR’s Perry Finelli interviews Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad about the state of affairs in Major League Baseball. Topics include salary cap and revenue sharing. Pohlad also comments on Twins promotions developed to increase fan attendance at ballpark.
September 15, 1994 - MPR’s Jon Gordon reports on reaction from Twins organization over season-ending Major League Baseball strike.
July 18, 1994 - MPR’s John Biewen reports on Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad’s push for change in deal with Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. The Twins organization says it is losing money, much of it due to business structure of Major League Baseball, which puts a greater strain on small market teams.
February 4, 1994 - MPR’s Bob Potter completes a phone interview with Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad about his public announcement of interest to sell the team. Pohlad states the struggle of making money on a small market Major League Baseball team.
October 31, 1991 - Audio from 1991 World Series Champion Minnesota Twins visit to the White House. Segment includes speeches by President Bush and Twins owner, Carl Pohlad.