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CHICAGO — The Twins expect Byron Buxton’s bothersome right hip will be surgically repaired in the coming months. But first, the center fielder is attempting to mount a final return, trying to see if he can make it back before the season ends. “I think surgery is part of it,” manager Derek Shelton said when asked about Buxton’s offseason. “To be specific on what the surgery is, we can’t until we get to that point. I’m not going to speculate on that.

Minnesota United at Portland Timbers When: 9:30 p.m. CT, Saturday Where: Providence Park, Portland, Ore. Stream: Apple TV Radio: KSTP-AM, 1500 Weather: 67 degrees, partly cloudy, 4 mph south wind Form: MNUFC (7-7-8, 29 points) gave up a 93rd-minute goal and had to swallow a 3-3 draw with Orlando City last Saturday. Portland (8-10-4, 28 points) also gave up a 93rd-minute goal for a 2-1 loss to Austin FC last weekend.

ALEXANDRIA — The Alexandria girls swimming and diving team opened its 2026 season with four varsity event victories in a 107-79 dual-meet loss to Central Lakes Conference foe ROCORI on Thursday, Sept. 3, at Alexandria High School. Senior Addy Erickson accounted for two of the Cardinals’ wins. She captured the 200-yard freestyle in 2 minutes, 14.43 seconds, finishing more than four seconds ahead of Rocori’s Becca Hadtrath.

MOORHEAD — All his adolescent life, Jeremy LaFromboise shared a bedroom with his older brother, Joel. They knew everything about each other, loved the guitar, rap and rock ‘n' roll. Joel, at 17 years old and nearly 6 feet 3 inches tall, was Jeremy’s protector in 2009, keeping him safe when he was bullied at Moorhead High School. He showed him how to play basketball and skip stones across Mille Lacs Lake.

Here are the results from area girls tennis teams on Thursday, Sept. 3. Minnewaska Area 6, Sauk Centre 1 Singles No. 1: Isabelle Wallin (M) def. Jenna Riley, 6-4, 6-2 No. 2: Ariana Quelle (M) def. Samantha Gregory, 6-3, 6-2 No. 3: Kaylen Blair (M) def. Madelyn Peterson, 6-1, 6-0 No. 4: Hannah Hoeper (M) def. Alexandra Determan, 6-3, 6-2 Doubles No. 1: Norah Van Zee / Allie Mrnak (M) def. Abigail Anderson-Nyhus / Anna Feltman, 7-6 (3), 6-0 No. 2: Kennedy Blair / Peyton Sundheim (M) def.

MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about back to school, the celebration for the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the hard-fought battle between Alexandria’s fire and law enforcement departments, and a win-win-win solution if you have brush to clear or buckthorn to eradicate. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following information is from the Cardinal Connection newsletter. ALEXANDRIA โ€” The Alexandria boys soccer team hosted the Bemidji Lumberjacks on Thursday, Sept. 3. The Cardinals would not let the previous three games dictate how this season would go. Starting from Wednesday's practice, an entire shift in the formation and system of play would end up being what they needed to come out on top, which resulted in a 3-0 victory at Alexandria Area High School.

MONTEVIDEO — A clean game with few mistakes propelled the Minnewaska Area volleyball team on Thursday, Sept. 3. The Lakers topped their West Central Conference rival Montevideo in straight sets on the road, improving to 3-0 on the season. Set scores for the game were 25-20, 25-10 and 25-16. Balanced on the attack for the second consecutive game, Avery Lewison led the team with seven kills, also picking up a set assist.

ALEXANDRIA — Circle K, the global convenience store chain, has announced that Holiday locations in Alexandria will begin transitioning to the Circle K brand, introducing a new name and look to stores that have long served residents and visitors across the region. As the transition rolls out, customers can look forward to new savings opportunities through Circle K's Inner Circle rewards program, and expanded food and beverage options. The locations at 320 Third Ave.

ALEXANDRIA โ€” Sacred Journey Academy has earned the Protect Young Eyes Tech-Ready School Certification, a rigorous credential recognizing schools that prioritize student digital safety, healthy technology practices, and the principles of Digital Discipleship. Protect Young Eyes, a nationally recognized internet safety organization, evaluates schools across six best-practice standards.