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The Washington Nationals have traded closer Matt Capps to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for highly regarded catcher prospect Wilson Ramos.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jonny Flynn underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a labral tear and remove extra bone from his left hip.

The Minnesota Vikings have signed rookie cornerback Chris Cook.

The Minnesota Wild gave center and team captain Mikko Koivu a seven-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season, the team announced on Thursday.