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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) \u2014 The Minnesota Twins have a lot of work \u2014 and winning \u2014 to do to begin to win back their fan base<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This unusual home opener, culminating in a comeback victory<\/a> over the Tampa Bay Rays, was a good start.<\/p>\n

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