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Still in search of his first PGA Tour win, Beau Hossler scorched TPC Twin Cities for eight birdies in a row and a record-tying 62 on Sunday that still left him well out of the lead.

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Updated July 30, 2023 — 8:46pm

Frankie Capan III stands with his mom and caddie, Charlynn, while preparing to tee off on the 14th hole during the third round of the 3M Open on Satur

Stillwater's Capan regrets missed opportunities in Round 3 of 3M Open

A long-range bogey putt thrilled those following Frankie Capan III on Saturday, but the 23-year-old was most upset with the shots that followed.

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Updated July 29, 2023 — 6:40pm

Erik van Rooyen, left, and Alex Gaugert reflected on their two rounds together at the 3M Open in Blaine. Gaugert’s daughter, Annika, was along for t

'It was a dream': van Rooyen, Gaugert complete surreal week at 3M Open

They will not be around for the weekend but regardless, the experiences PGA Tour pro Erik van Rooyen and usual caddie Alex Gaugert had will not be forgotten.

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Updated July 28, 2023 — 9:59pm

Fans found a large tree for shade as they watched golfers make their way on the 18th fairway Thursday at the 3M Open in Blaine.

Thomas, 3M Open field see high temperatures, wind, weather delay

Justin Thomas shot a 69 and said "it felt like a blow-dryer out there" at TPC Twin Cities.

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Updated July 27, 2023 — 8:00pm

Last year's 3M Open champion Tony Finau addressed the media prior to this year's tournament.

Finau shoots 30 on opening nine at 3M Open, but quickly gets passed

A 49-foot eagle putt was part of an opening-nine 6-under-par 30 start for defending champion Tony Finau, but he trailed the morning-round leaders after 18 holes.

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Updated July 27, 2023 — 2:00pm

Kathryn VanArragon won the Minnesota Women’s Amateur on Wednesday afternoon and on Thursday morning was at TPC Twin Cities to watch brother Caleb pl

Pride beams bright for Blaine's VanArragons at 3M Open

Caleb VanArragon earned a spot in the 3M Open thanks to his record-setting performances in the Minnesota Men's Amateur and State Open. Sister Kathryn was there to cheer him on fresh off a big win of her own.

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Updated July 27, 2023 — 1:27pm

A large gallery watched action on the 18th hole during the final day of last year's 3M Open at the Tournament Players Club in Blaine.

3M Open starts: Everything you need to know, and players to watch

The fifth edition of the 3M Open gets underway at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine. Here's how you can see the action in person or on TV — and who some of the top players are in the field.

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Updated July 27, 2023 — 8:46am

Sepp Straka played in the pro-am event Wednesday for the 3M Open at the TPC Twin Cities.

Straka could be 3M Open favorite after taking second at British Open

Sepp Straka, a native of Austria, seems likely to be on Europe's Ryder Cup team and comes to the TPC Twin Cities on a roll.

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Updated July 26, 2023 — 8:47pm

Thomas Lehman, son of 1996 British Open champion and Minnesota native Tom Lehman, will make his PGA Tour debut Thursday at the 3M Open in Blaine,

Thomas Lehman relishes chance at 3M Open on Dad's course

Thomas Lehman, son of Minnesota's major-winning golf icon Tom Lehman, earned a sponsor's exemption into this week's 3M Open. The elder Lehman had a hand in the course' design and re-design.

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Updated July 26, 2023 — 12:38pm

Fans cheered on players during the 2021 3M Open at the TPC Twin Cities in Blaine.

3M Open at a glance

General admission tickets for play on Thursday through Sunday are $65.

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Updated July 22, 2023 — 5:14pm

From left, Twins players Luis Arraez, Jorge Polanco, Joe Ryan, Byron Buxton and Jose Mirana pose for a photo in their new uniforms after a reveal Frid

Twins seek new look — with ties to past — in major uniform makeover

Saying the new look is "inspired by the past" and "built for the future" the Twins rolled out a baseball diamond shaped catwalk to unveil the fresh design. It's the first major overhaul of the team's uniform since 1987.

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Updated November 18, 2022 — 4:27pm

Twins pitcher Tyler Mahle exits the game with head athletic trainer Michael Salazar during the third inning Wednesday

Twins to be cautious, place Mahle on IL

Tyler Mahle, who left Wednesday's start because of shoulder fatigue, says he feels no pain in his throwing shoulder, but the Twins are worried about recurrence.

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Updated August 20, 2022 — 8:42pm

Juli Inkster won last year’s Land O’Lakes Legends Classic tournament at The Meadows at Mystic Lake.

Inkster defends title in Land O'Lakes Legends Classic

The event will be played Saturday at Sunday at The Meadows at Mystic Lake in Prior Lake.

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Updated August 12, 2022 — 5:06pm

Scott Piercy takes a shot from the sand on the first hole during the final day of the 3M Open Sunday, July 24, 2022 at the Tournament Players Club in

Notes, quotes and highlights: Day 4 at the 3M Open

Troy Merritt made happy memories in his return to the Twin Cities, albeit not with his miserable putting.

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Updated July 24, 2022 — 5:53pm

Fans sat and stood along the course after a rain delay was announced during the third round of the 3M Open.

Piercy conquers weather, takes four-shot lead into 3M Open final round

Seventy-four fellow golf professionals, Mother Nature and a nagging blister. All tried to hold Scott Piercy back Saturday at the 3M Open in Blaine.

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Updated July 23, 2022 — 9:17pm

Tony Finau followed through on an approach shot at No. 9 Friday at the 3M Open at the TPC Twin Cities.

Notes, quotes and highlights: Day 2 at the 3M Open

Danny Willett, a former Masters champion, shot a 5-under 66 and is in good position for a top-10 finish.

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Updated July 22, 2022 — 7:47pm

Michael Thompson, the 2020 3M Open champ, brought a new look to Blaine this year.

3M moments: Matusyama takes 9 (and quits), ex-champ has new look

Updates from around the TPC Twin Cities course, including notes on Emiliano Grillo, Troy Merritt, Jeff Overton and 2020 winner Michael Thompson.

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Updated July 22, 2022 — 6:50am

Paul Goydos won the 3M Championship in a one-hole play off against Gene Sauers at Tournament Players Club Twin Cities on Aug. 6, 2017 in Blaine.

Short-hitting 3M Open alternate Goydos knows how to win in Blaine

Paul Goydos, now 58, says he will be fine if he can make some putts this week at the 3M Open. He won the 3M Championship in 2017 with 33 putts over a 30-hole stretch.

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Updated July 20, 2022 — 7:20pm

20-year-old Tom Kim has been given a special temporary PGA Tour membership for the rest of the season, and has a shot at earning enough points for ful

At 20, rising star Kim could make a splash at the 3M Open

The South Korean standout is fresh off competing at the British Open.

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Updated July 20, 2022 — 3:53pm

Jason Day, formerly the No. 1 ranked player in the world, is returning to the tournament circuit after a four-week absence.

3M Open: Five top players and local golfers to watch

The field includes last year's Masters champion, a member of the most recent U.S. Ryder Cip team and a former No. 1 golfer in the world rankings.

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Updated July 19, 2022 — 10:02am

Fans cheered on players during the 2021 3M Open at the TPC Twin Cities.

What you should know about 3M Open this week in Blaine

The PGA Tour event runs from Thursday through Sunday at the TPC Twin Cities.

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Updated July 18, 2022 — 11:16am

Cameron Champ takes a shot from the rough at the 18th hole during the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities on Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Blaine. ] ANTRANIK TAVITI

3M Open preview: How to watch, in person and at home

The 2022 3M Open in Blaine begins on Thursday, but events start two days before.

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Updated July 17, 2022 — 5:38pm

Hollis Cavner greeted Matthew Wolff after Wolff won the 3M Open in 2019. There will be no reunion this year after Wolff joined the LIV tour.

3M Open head rips players leaving PGA Tour, calls Saudi Golf 'a pain'

Hollis Cavner, executive director of next month's 3M Open in Blaine, said almost all the players leaving the PGA Tour are 'at the end of their career or never had a career.'

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Updated June 28, 2022 — 6:56am

Aurora FC stays unbeaten with 3-1 win over Chicago City

The Minnesota Aurora FC defeated Chicago City SC 3-1 at TCO Stadium in the USL W League to stay unbeaten in the first of three straight games between the two teams.

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Updated June 11, 2022 — 12:28am

3M Open final round recap

Notes, quotes and anecdotes from Sunday at TPC Twin Cities.

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Updated July 25, 2021 — 9:19pm

Austin Eckroat greets the crowd on his way to the green at the 18th hole during the final round of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities. Eckroat, playing in

3M Open again attracts some of Oklahoma State's best

Two years after Matthew Wolff won and Viktor Hovland performed well at the 3M Open as sponsor exemptions, Austin Eckroat tied for 16th in only his fourth pro event.

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Updated July 25, 2021 — 9:18pm

Patrick Reed, playing the eighth hole during the Sunday's final round at the 3M Open in Blaine was called up to participate in the Olympics.

After unexpected call at 3M Open, 'Captain America' heads to Olympics

Patrick Reed became a last-minute replacement after Bryson DeChambeau tested positive for COVID-19 prior to competition in Tokyo.

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Updated July 25, 2021 — 9:11pm

Camilo Villegas hits from the rough at the 18th hole during the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities on Thursday, July 23, 2021 in Blaine. ] ANTRANIK TAVITIAN �

Day 3 at the 3M Open: Notes, quotes and anecdotes

The 18th hole played to the highest par-5 average to par on the PGA Tour this season.

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Updated July 24, 2021 — 6:27pm

Keith Mitchell missed his putt at the 18th hole during the third round of the 3M Open. He had birdied seven of the previous eight holes.

Mitchell's birdie streak at 3M Open ties PGA Tour record

Keith Mitchell made seven birdies in a row to begin his third round at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, a mark just three other PGA Tour players have reached.

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Updated July 24, 2021 — 5:56pm

Grayson Murray celebrates after making a putt for birdie on the 14th green during the final round of the 2018 Arnold Palmer Invitational.

After withdrawing from 3M Open, Murray tweets PGA Tour is 'absolutely awful'

Hours after pulling out of the tournament in Blaine citing a knee injury, Grayson Murray took to his verified Twitter account to bash the PGA Tour saying it does not help players.

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Updated July 24, 2021 — 3:03pm

Second round coverage of the 3M Open - Dustin Johnson hits his second chip shot out of the bunker just off the 9th green.

Day 2 at the 3M Open: Notes, quotes and anecdotes

Looking for Dustin Johnson this weekend? Don't bother looking at TPC Twin Cities.

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Updated July 23, 2021 — 8:31pm

Louis Oosthuizen chipped on to the ninth green Friday at the 3M Open.

Kuchar, Fowler fondly recall 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

All four of the U.S. men's golf Olympians from 2016 played this week at the 3M Open in Blaine.

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Updated July 23, 2021 — 7:22pm

Chez Reavie sinks a putt on the 18th green to end his second round at 9-under-par after two days.

Four-way tie for lead midway through second round of 3M Open

If the morning wave is any indication, players the rest of Friday are going to enjoy a birdie-fest at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine.

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Updated July 23, 2021 — 2:14pm

Adam Schenk watched his tee shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the 3M Open in Blaine.

Opening day at the 3M Open: Notes, quotes and anecdotes

Adam Schenk was among those players who can't complain at all after the first round.

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Updated July 22, 2021 — 9:17pm

Fans gathered in a tunnel during a weather delay during the first round of the 3M Open in Blaine.

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Stricker scouts, plays at 3M Open

Steve Stricker has six captain's picks to make before September's Ryder Cup.

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Updated July 22, 2021 — 5:25pm

A weather delay was announced during Thursday’s first round of the 3M Open in Blaine.

3M Open resumes in Blaine with low scores following lightning delay

Scott Stallings, a three-time PGA Tour winner, made three birdies in a row on holes 5-7 then rolled in four more on Nos. 10-13 and led the field at 8-under through 17 holes.

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Updated July 22, 2021 — 1:55pm

Rickie Fowler teed off on the first hole during a pro-am Wednesday afternoon at the 3M Open in Blaine.

Fowler tees off at 3M Open seeking Fed Ex Cup playoffs spot

At age 32, fan favorite Rickie Fowler is on the cut line for the PGA Tour playoffs, which he has never missed as a full-time professional.

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Updated July 21, 2021 — 7:34pm

Matthew Wolff teed off from the eighth hole during Round 3 of the 2019 3M Open in Blaine. He wound up winning the tournament, and is back again after

Fans are back and so is some major talent: 3M Open is on for Year 3 in Blaine

A year after crowing a champion in front of no spectators, the 3M Open returns to action this week at TPC Twin Cities. There is plenty for fans to see.

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Updated July 17, 2021 — 10:27pm