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The Minnesota Twins Add AR Statistics To Their Stadium

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The Minnesota Twins baseball team is expanding its collaboration with smartphone-based augmented reality (AR) platform ARound to bring AR-powered statistics and new AR mini-games to Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, according to an official release. New shared AR games have also been announced.

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Minnesota Offers Most Minnesotan Prizes Ever During Vaccine Drive

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The governor of Minnesota has announced his state is offering free fishing licenses, free tickets to the State Fair, and plenty more to the first 100,000 residents who get vaccinated for covid-19 between now and June 30. The complete list of freebies is the most Minnesotan thing you’ve ever seen, don’tcha know. Read more.

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Minnesota Drought Unveils 8,000-Year-Old Human Skull

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It happened last summer, while the pair were paddling along the Minnesota River. A startling discovery was made by two kayakers. Because the river had receded after a regional drought , they were able to see an object on the banks of the river. They went closer and saw that it looked like human remains. Read more.

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Watch NBA Courtside in Quest, Including 52 Immersive Games This Season

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Philadelphia 76ers // 3:00 pm PT November 26 // Houston Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves // 5:00 pm PT November 29 // Orlando Magic vs. Brooklyn Nets // 4:30 pm PT December 1 // Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers // 3:00 pm PT December 3 // Philadelphia 76ers vs. Charlotte Hornets // 4:00 pm PT December 5 // Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans (..)

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Rest in Peace, Gladys, Huge Zoo Owl Who Tasted Freedom in Minnesota

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A Eurasian eagle owl named Gladys died from injuries sustained in an unknown accident, the Minnesota Zoo said Thursday. Gladys, who had escaped from the zoo earlier this month, was reportedly found on a roadside by a concerned citizen and brought to the zoo. Our veterinary team responded immediately but, sadly,… Read more.

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Gladys, the 'Largest Owl You've Ever Seen,' Is on the Loose in Minnesota

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A huge owl named Gladys escaped from the Minnesota Zoo earlier this month, and zoo officials need help tracking her down. Read more.

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Stadium-Size AR Games Could Transform Live Sports

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It was recently announced that the professional major baseball team the Minnesota Twins will be introducing ARound support to Target Field, allowing fans to participate in a variety of shared AR experiences during live games. The platform can also be used to display various player stats.

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