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Patrick Reusse is a sports columnist who writes three columns per week. Write to Patrick by e-mailing sports@startribune.com and including his name in the subject line.


Reusse: Shaver was 'Voice of the North Stars' and an all-time great guy

Al Shaver, who had a premier standing among Minnesota sports radio voices, died Monday at 96. He made many friends and called it like he saw it.


Reusse: There's no doubt Finch is the right coach for the Wolves

Chris Finch is a finalist for NBA Coach of the Year, but he brings more to the table than just victories, including lessons learned in faraway places.


Reusse: How bad are the White Sox? They made Twins look good.

The offense is still mired in a terrible start, but Twins' hitters and pitcher Chris Paddack looked rejuvenated on Monday. The White Sox looked like, well, the White Sox.


Reusse's Tortured Columnist Department update: Yes, Vikings won the offseason

The Vikings have made nearly two full albums-worth of smart moves, including letting Cousins go and bringing in Aaron Jones. Will this unusual trend continue in the draft?


Reusse: Wolves need stopper for Booker? NAW, it's not a problem.

The best way to stop Phoenix scoring threat Devin Booker may be on the Timberwolves bench, which means there could be extra minutes for Nickeil Alexander-Walker.


Reusse: Success on court helped Timberwolves do strong business

CEO Ethan Casson was prepared for the Wolves finally roaring through an impressive regular season.


Reusse: Taylor's story. 'I just bought the Minnesota Timberwolves.'

Thirty years ago, Glen Taylor went from frustrated mediator to NBA owner with a phone call, some writing on the back of an envelope and a handshake in a conference room full of lawyers and accountants.


Reusse: Back from injury, Towns doesn't have to carry load

It is now nine years since Flip Saunders selected Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Wolves are finally enjoying a season comparable to the excellence of 2003-04.


Reusse: Payroll-cutting Twins no match for big-spending Dodgers

Unstoppable forces met Tuesday at Target Field, those being Tyler Glasnow's pitching prowess and the Twins' spectacular ability to strike out.


Reusse: 'The Tonk' crisscrossed globe before returning to Twins

Quirky reliever Michael "The Tonk" Tonkin has played in Japan, Mexico, even Lew Ford's Long Island Ducks before being reacquired on Tuesday.