Moondogs Host Twins Night

It was Twin's Night at the Frank tonight, as the Moondogs welcomed several Minnesota fixtures to Mankato.News 12's Ryan Gustafson has the story on the Twins legends.America's pastime, and a pretty big part of Minnesota's and Mankato's as well.And Twin's organ player, and Nicollet native Sue Nelson is taking it all in. And enjoying the lack of rules.Sue Nelson says, "There's a lot less here than there is with the Twins. I can't play until we get someone on base, and so I'm sitting there and not playing a lot of the time that I wish I could. Here it's really fun. No one is going to yell at me at all." Nelson says, "The relatives come to games. My mother is coming tonight, and my sisters. The last time I was here for the home opener of the Moondogs and my classmates came."Other famous faces from the Metrodome were there as well.Wally says, "They're waiting for me already. I got to sign a few on the autographs first. No checks though. I don't sign checks."Wally wasn't the only one signing autographs, as eight-time All-star Tony Oliva made it to the game as well. Finding time in-between signatures to give some pointers to the Moondogs.Twins mascot T.C. The Bear joined forces with the Moondog's Muttnik to entertain the crowd.And with a packed house at The Frank tonight, they all got a taste of what they can look forward to with the new Twin's stadium.Wally says, "Look at the people here, this is beautiful tonight, isn't it? This is the way it's going to be at Target Field next year, everybody's close up and having fun."In Mankato, Ryan Gustafson, News 12.



 


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