Twins Owner Carl Pohlad Dies At 93

Our other top story tonight:Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad has diedat the age of 93.Pohlad bought the Twins in 1984, and was widely credited for saving baseball in Minnesota.He oversaw two World Series titles in a five-year span before his image took a hit by threats to sell, or fold the franchise without a new ballpark.After a decade-long pursuit to replace the Metrodome, the franchise finally got the go-ahead from the state in 2006.Pohlad's funeral is scheduled for Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis.No word yet on who's going to take over the team.



 


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