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It's a season we'll never forget, for many reasons: the historical Home Opener at Target Field, on-field instructionals, the 50 Greatest Twins, home runs, special guests in the broadcast booth, flag raisers, thousands of "Circle Me Bert" signs, player charity events and of course, a memorable champaign celebration in the Twins clubhouse for the AL Central Division champion title.

Watch! A few of our favorites:
-Gardy Celebrates Clinch: http://tinyurl.com/2fx6fle
-Cuddyer: "I don’t want to play for anyone else": http://tinyurl.com/267umfc
-Twins Legends Game Highlights: http://tinyurl.com/23a4z9r
-50 Greatest Twins, Puckett: http://tinyurl.com/27t3ox8
-Navy SEALs Leap Frogs Jump into Target Field: http://tinyurl.com/2c6xr6
-Gates Open at Target Field: http://tinyurl.com/2avllnt
-Home Opener, Flag on Target Field: http://tinyurl.com/268ftb2

Photos Top: Historical Home Opener from Target Field: Anthony LaPanta, Tim Laudner and Ron Coomer at the "Countdown to Target Field" set, Middle: The FOX Sports North Twins producation truck: Trevor Fleck, Max Michalak and Mike Malmgren, Bottom: FOX Sports North reporter Robby Incmikoski celebrates with pitcher Kevin Slowey in the Twins clubhouse after the Twins Clinch

From all of us here at FOX Sports North to the Minnesota Twins: Thank you for an amazing season!

The Minnesota Twins on FOX Sports North was the #1 rated show in prime time between April and September 2010 and broke numerous network all-time high ratings records throughout the season. The 8.8 season average made the Twins the second most-watched team in the MLB, according to Sports Business Journal.

The night the Twins clinched the division earned a 12.6 rating, (peak: 18.6) making it the highest rated show in primetime in the Twins Cities , even up against numerous network season premieres that night (Glee, Biggest Loser, Dancing with the Stars). FOX Sports North’s extensive postgame coverage with the clubhouse celebration and player reaction lasted until 12:30am and earned a 5.0 rating.

Top 2010 Record-Breaking Twins Ratings:
Aug 18: Twins vs White Sox, 15.3
Sept 16: Twins vs White Sox, 14.9
Sept 15: Twins vs White Sox, 14.5
Sept 14: Twins vs White Sox, 13.9

Wild Year X
The Wild season is officially underway! FOX Sports North televised the home opener from the Xcel Energy on October 14 and will broadcast a total of 50 telecasts and pre and postgame shows this season. Watch for “Year X” special features and coverage in the near future.

Watch! Painting the Blue Line: http://tinyurl.com/2e3b9ep

The Minnesota Timberwolves return to FOX Spots North on October 27 to take on the Sacramento Kings in their Home Opener from the Target Center. Coverage begins at 6:00 p.m. with a special one-hour pregame show. The new season of Wolves Weekly premieres after the game.

Did you know? FOX Sports North streamed Wolves Media Day live on foxsportsnorth.com . Watch! Coach Rambis talks about the season during Media Day: http://tinyurl.com/24dlf6c

Tune In Complete 2010-11 Schedule: http://tinyurl.com/25tfwms

Unique Visitors & Page Views Soar
September proved to be a record-breaking month for foxsportsnorth.com, recording the most page views and unique visitors to date for the regional sports website.

Postgame Coverage Live On-Air and Online Simutanously
Part of foxsportsnorth.com’s September success came from a first-time experiement: live postgame coverage on-air with additonal bonus coverage online at the same time. When the Twins clinched the AL Central title, FOX Sports North extended Qwest Twins Live postgame to continue coverage of traditional player interviews, fan reaction and analysis. At the same time, reporter Robby Incmikoski hosted a live web stream from inside the clubhouse where the Twins celebrated and shared their excitement with fans watching live on the web.

Watch! Robby gets drenched while hosting the foxsportsnorth.com live stream: http://tinyurl.com/23ealvo
-Twins wives celebrate in the clubhouse: http://tinyurl.com/27h9gjo

Vikings
FOX Sports North is your place for the purple and gold this season with four weekly shows and exclusive web content and stories on foxsportsnorth.com. Join host Ann Carroll every week for Vikings Weekly, Paul Allen for Vikings Game Plan and Jared Allen for his two new shows Relentless Pursuit and The Jared Allen Show.

Watch! Coach for a Day from Vikings Weekly: http://tinyurl.com/25nhum6
Jared Allen the actor: http://tinyurl.com/29u2htg

What is FOX Sports Prep Zone?
Four high school match-ups streamed simultaneously on foxsportsnorth.com every week throughout high school football and hockey season.

Gopher hockey is back and this season is new and improved with all telecasts in high definition and a new broadcast team. Anthony LaPanta will serve as play-by-play announcer along with a variety of analysts throughout the season, including former Gophers Tom Chorske, Larry Olimb and 1980 Olympic gold medalist Rob McClanahan as well as Kevin Gorg. Former player and coach Doug Woog will provide analysis as part of Qwest Gophers Live.

Tune In 2010-11 Gopher Hockey Schedule: http://tinyurl.com/27wn4v6

FOX Sports North recently teamed with affiliate partner, Mediacom and the Minnesota Twins to promote an important public service campaign, which used the appeal of sports to champion literacy.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Jesse Crain and TC Bear visited Orono Intermediate School in Sept. as part of FOX Sports North's Reading All-Stars literacy initiative. More than 600 students in third through fifth grades at Orono Intermediate each received The Road to the Twins, a book about a Twins player who describes his journey from childhood to the Major Leagues.

Watch! Twins pitcher Jesse Crain reads to hundreds of kids: http://tinyurl.com/2e8tdof

Photo Reading All Stars: (left-right) Bill Jensen, Regional Vice President for Mediacom; Marney Gellner, FOX Sports North Host; Scott Alger, Orono Intermediate School Principal; TC Bear, Minnesota Twins and Mike Dimond, Senior Vice President and General Manager of FOX Sports North

Emmy Awards
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Upper Midwest Region hosted the 2010 regional Emmy Awards in Minneapolis on Sept. 25. FOX Sports North’s own Anthony LaPanta, Kevin Gorg and Ron Coomer were among the presenters for the evening. The network was recognized with nine Emmys:
-Talent-Sports Play-by-Play: Anthony LaPanta
-Talent-Sports Analyst: Ron Coomer
-Sports, News Series: 50 Greatest Twins
-Technical Achievement: Farewell to the Metrodome
-Director-Live or Live to Tape: Matt Gangl
-Editor-No Time Limit: Nicole Kunkel
-Interview/Discussion: Wild Faceoff
-Program Host/Moderator: Ann Carroll
-Writer, Commentary, Editorial, Essay: Hockey Day Minnesota, Jim Souhan

Beacon Award
The ACC (Association of Cable Communicators) Beacon Awards honors excellence in cable communications and public affairs. FOX Sports North was recently awarded a Beacon Award at the national ceremonies in New York City for Hockey Day Minnesota with the Minnesota Wild in the category of "Events & Observances."

Photo Live from New York: It's Executive Producer Jeff Byle and Communications Manager Becky Ross with FOX Sports North's Beacon Award

Ronald McDonald House
Throughout the month of August, FOX Sports North supported Ronald McDonald House Upper Midwest Charities in a mission to raise awareness about the organization. As part of the campaign, a group of FOX Sports North employees participated in “Cooks for Kids” and prepared and served dinner to over 90 people at the local Minneapolis Ronald McDonald House.


Watch! Ronald McDonald House Executive on Qwest Twins Live: http://tinyurl.com/2dut5l5
Photo Ole! FOX Sports North employees and family members prepare and cook a Mexican-themed dinner at the Minneapolis Ronald McDonald House

Light the Night
FOX Sports North supported "Team Marney" in the Light the Night Walk to raise funds for Leukemia and Lymphoma research on September 26 at Target Field. The team consisted of 32 people, a mix of employees and viewers and collected over $6,200!


Watch! Marney on her Light the Night experience: http://tinyurl.com/2exzkc7
Photo Go Team Marney: 32 FOX Sports North employees and friends gather at Target Field for one important cause

Foxsportsnorth.com launched a new web based fan loyalty program at the 2010 Minnesota State Fair called "FOX Sports North Fan Zone."
Designed to drive traffic and increase traffic to foxsportsnorth.com, Fan Zone members have the opportunity to win prizes including tickets, team merchandise, sports memorabilia and more.

Check it out! FOX Sports North Fan Zone: http://fanzone.foxsportsnorth.com/

Wild about the Web: Check out FOX Sports North's new signage at the Xcel Energy Center

Baseball season is in full swing and FOX Sports North is proud to be part of the energy that surrounds the Minnesota Twins and Target Field. The season has provided creative and exciting content for Qwest Twins Live pre and postgame shows and foxsportsnorth.com. Check out a few recent favorite clips:

It seems like everyone is excited to come out to Target Field these days. Check out video of some of the special guests that have joined us on recent Qwest Twins Live broadcasts:

Bill Roberston, VIP of Communications for Minnesota Wild: http://tinyurl.com/26rdgqq
Andrew Brunette, Minnesota Wild left winger: http://tinyurl.com/283sh2o
Paul Allen, KFAN radio host: http://tinyurl.com/27yzg4s
Jay Lawrence, Military veteran and award winning writer: http://tinyurl.com/24arqv8
Doug Grow, Author of “We’re Gonna Win Twins": http://tinyurl.com/29qhtoy

Photo: Minnesota Wild player Andrew Burnette joins Anthony Lapanta and Roy Smalley on the field for a postgame instructional

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Joe Nathan might be out for the 2010 season, but he still spends time at Target Field for rehab and apperances with FOX Sports North. He recently joined Dick & Bert in the broadcast booth for an entire game, gave a sneak peak at his rehab workout and joined a postgame instructional on pitching.

Nathan on postgame instructional: http://tinyurl.com/2anbmgw
Nathan rehab feature: http://tinyurl.com/2dbwvvs

Fans are buzzing about Nathan’s recent FOX Sports North apperances and producers hope to bring him back soon.

FOX Sports North, in conjunction with Wells Fargo and the Minnesota Wild announced a cooperative effort to celebrate the fifth annual Hockey Day Minnesota with a full day of hockey programming on Saturday, February 12, 2011.

The city of Moorhead will serve as the background for the outdoor boys high school games featured in the Hockey Day Minnesota 2011 line up, including: Wayzata vs Roseau and Moorhead vs Hill-Murray. Hockey Day Minnesota 2011 coverage will include a NHL game as the Minnesota Wild take on the St. Louis Blues as well as a college match-up between the University of Minnesota and University of Denver.

Hockey Day Minnesota 2011 Announced: http://tinyurl.com/2dke7nt

Flag Raisers & National Anthem Profiles
Jay Lawrence, a Minnesota native, a veteran and a decorated military journalist profiles all of the Target Field flag raisers and National Anthem performances on foxsportsnorth.com. To view all of Jay's profiles: http://tinyurl.com/25m4out

Excerpt: "Call him 'Buddy'." Everyone does. No one knows why, but for the past 88 years, Staff Sgt. George (Buddy) Shurson has answered to that name. Buddy went on over 50 combat missions in World War II. As an engineer gunner on a B-17, Buddy and his weapon were responsible for protecting his flying can of explosives from enemy anti-aircraft batteries and interceptor fighter planes..."
To read Buddy’s full profile: http://tinyurl.com/2bnsccs

FOX Sports North teamed up with KFAN to host Timberwolves Town Hall from Clear Channel studios on Friday, June 25. The one-hour Minnesota Timberwolves special was streamed live on foxsportsnorth.com beginning at 3:00 p.m. and debuted on the network later that evening.

Hosted by Anthony LaPanta and discussion moderator Paul Allen, fans had the opportunity to ask Timberwolves president of basketball operations, David Kahn and head coach Kurt Rambis about current personnel, team direction, free agency, draft, future moves and more. Viewers also heard from the Timberwolves first round draft pick and other special guests.

Check out a few clips:
Rambis: http://tinyurl.com/2bjwokw
Kahn: http://tinyurl.com/28j2k7z

FOX Sports North is proud to support Special Olympics Minnesota. A team of employees recently spent the afternoon volunteering at the Special Olympics Minnesota Summer Games at the University of Minnesota and also attended the Champions Luncheon to honor and celebrate the 2010 athletes.

The North offices are currently collecting donations to send a Special Olympics athlete to the National Games. You can donate too, just visit the North Supports page on foxsportsnorth.com: http://www.foxsportsnorth.com/pages/north_supports


Photo: FOX Sports North employees (left-right) Stephanie Klinger, Dawn Thilmony, Kate Kauffman, Mark Piper, Mark Swanson, Patricia Whitney, Vanessa Lambert, Amy Anderson, Ryan Sirvio, Ann Waara and Becky Ross volunteer at the Summer Games.

Home Team Scholarship
FOX Sports North, in conjunction with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Twins, Vikings and Wild, recently presented the third annual Home Team Scholarship to the Boys & Girls Clubs State Youth of the Year finalists. The $25,000 Home Team Scholarship program was designed to bring together the sports community to positively affect the lives of disadvantaged youth by providing financial support. The scholarships provide opportunities to students who may not necessarily succeed in athletics, but succeed in other areas including academics and community service.

Kids in the City
FOX Sports North recently hosted the sixth annual "Kids in the City—A Celebration of All-Stars" event to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities at TCF Bank Stadium. Kids in the City serves as a fundraiser, showcases the FOX Sports North Youth All-Star Program and celebrates the achievements of Boys and Girls Club members throughout the Twin Cities. This year's event raised over $115,000 for the Clubs.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Michael Cuddyer served as the event’s emcee for the third year in a row. Cuddyer was joined by other Minnesota athletes, sports personalities and team mascots, including: Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders, Minnesota Stars players, numerous University of Minnesota athletes, T.C. Bear, Crunch, Nordy, Goldy Gopher, Buzz, Viktor the Viking and Mudonna.

Photo 1: The Boys & Girls Club State Youth of the year finalists with (bottom, left-right) Bryan Donaldson, Minnesota Twins; Ryan Tanke, Minnesota Timberwolves; Mike Dimond, FOX Sports North; Brad Bombardir, Minnesota Wild and Stoney Hayes, Boys & Girls Clubs. (not pictured: Minnesota Vikings)

Photo 2: Minnesota Twins player and Kids in the City emcee Michael Cuddyer with Mike Dimond of FOX Sports North and Boys & Girls Club staff

Photo 3: University of Minnesota football players interact with Boys & Girls Club kids

Ann Carroll: Congratulations to Ann Carroll on the birth of Jack Walter, born on June 4.

Amy Anderson: Congratulations to Amy Anderson who recently left her position as Marketing and On-Air Presentation Manager at FOX Sports North and Wisconsin to accept a position with FOX Sports in Los Angeles as Marketing and Digital Sales Manager. Amy worked for FOX Sports North for seven years. She will be missed.

The Minnesota Twins weren’t the only ones to make the transition to outdoor baseball. Check out two of our new Qwest Twins Live promos.

Tune in to our new outdoor Qwest Twins Live pre and postgame shows before and after every Twins game at Target Field.

The Minnesota Cable Association hosted their annual Jimmy Schulz Memorial Golf Tournament, a fundraiser for various charities including the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities. (left-right) John Storck, MLB Network; Jean Edhlund, FOX Networks; Tom Bordwell and Bill Jensen, Mediacom

V Episode 12 - "Red Sky" is finally out another sci-fy episode. To watch this episode simply click here V 2009 Season 1 Episode 12

The episode opens with the V soldier still on the hunt for Val, while for her part, Val's water breaks and her baby with Ryan will soon be born. Meanwhile Erica, tired of being on the defensive, decides to go on the offensive and gets herself and Tyler invited up to the Mothership for a get-to-know-everyone-better dinner. But she has more than food on her mind; she's really there to find Anna's soldiers and destroy them. And Chad, after Father Jack asks him to help get a message on the ship to Joshua, discovers the awful truth that Anna's been using him.

V Episode 11 - "Fruition" is now ready to watch. To watch this episode online click here V 2009 Season 1 Episode 11

After a violent attack on someone very close to Anna, she delivers a message that the Vs don’t feel safe and will be leaving; and Anna also gives a list of possible Fifth Column members to Chad, hoping he’ll investigate to help in finding them. Meanwhile, Erica and the team try to track down a scientist who may have created a weapon that the Visitors are afraid of

V Episode 10 - "Hearts and Minds" has been released. To watch this episode online click here V 2009 Season 1 Episode 10

Erica, Ryan, Father Jack and Hobbes learn Anna's sent a shuttle filled with a deadly V tracker team to find them, and must figure out how to stop the shuttle from landing. Meanwhile, Anna gives Tyler his invitation to the Live Aboard Program, and Chad confronts Father Jack on what he knows about The Fifth Column.

V Episode 9 - "Heretic's Fork" The new Sci-Fi television series episodes is out to watch click here to view V : Episode 9

Erica, Father Jack and Hobbes realize that the Vs know names and addresses of The Fifth Column members and must take drastic measures to protect them. Meanwhile, Ryan finally reveals to Val that he’s a Visitor, and Chad, with the camera rolling for “Prime Focus,” begins the process aboard the Mothership’s Medical Bay to have his aneurysm removed. Soon after Chad shows devotion to Anna and expresses a desire to expose the 5th Column as terrorists.

V Episode 8 - "We Can't Win" has been released. To watch this episode online click here V 2009 Season 1 Episode 8

Chad and Anna are in Geneva for the U.N. Energy Summit, where Anna is going to present a gift of technology to the world. Meanwhile, Erica learns that the V Task Force is investigating The Fifth Column, and Valerie goes on the run, knowing something is different about her baby and not sure she can trust Ryan.

V Episode 7 - "John May" is now out in the open. Watch it by clicking here V 2009 Season 1 Episode 7

Erica, Ryan and Jack go on a harrowing mission to find the legendary John May in order to rescue Georgie, Anna brings Chad aboard the Mothership for a story on her Live Aboard Program, and Tyler confronts his mom about his mysterious past.

V Episode 6 - "Pound of Flesh" is finally out another sci-fy episode. the newest episode in now free to watch of your all-timed favorite. Click here V 2009 Season 1 Episode 6

Anna introduces her pilot program to invite select groups of humans to stay on each of the 29 space ships, Ryan must deal with the fact that Valerie’s pregnancy is wildly accelerated, Tyler learns a secret about his mom, and one of the team makes a sacrifice to save Ryan.

Opening Day at Target Field is only a few days away and FOX Sports North will celebrate the historical day with exclusive all-day coverage of the highly anticipated home opener on Monday, April 12.

*Coverage Begins at 5:00 a.m.*
5:00 a.m. Countdown to Target Field-presented by McDonalds
1:00 p.m. Qwest Twins Live pre-game show (Opening Ceremonies)
3:00 p.m. Minnesota Twins vs. Boston Red Sox
6:00 p.m. Qwest Twins Live post-game show
7:00 p.m. Qwest Twins Live pre-game show (replay)
8:00 p.m. Minnesota Twins vs. Boston Red Sox (replay)

What to Watch For:
New custom FOX Sports North/Minnesota Twins theme song written and performed by GB Leighton: http://www.gbleighton.com/

New Qwest Twins Live pre and postgame set locations located on Target Plaza and the left field concourse, and staffed with FOX Sports North emcees.

Photo: Anthony LaPanta prepares for Opening Day and outdoor baseball at the new Qwest Twins Live pre/postgame set location

V Episode 5 - "Welcome to the War" has been released. The streaming video can be found by clicking here V 2009 Episode 5

Erica finds her life in danger when she's attacked at home; a dangerous new member is recruited for the Resistance, as the Visitors shore up their defenses; Anna wonders why Chad hasn't followed up on his diagnosed aneurysm; and Ryan's concern grows over Val's "abnormal" pregnancy.