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Jamie Thingelstad

Writer of the Weekly Thing. Blogger. Explorer of tech, the open web, AI, and a good escape room. Maybe a podcast? CTO of SPS Commerce, Board Member of MnTech, Former Board Member Minnestar. Minneapolis is home.

Sports

I’m a Minnesota sports fan and it shows: match‑day diaries from Allianz Field and Target Center, trips to see Messi play, and reflections on hockey, football and more. Photos, weather notes and final scores capture each outing.

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    MN United game! #TeamSPS ⚽️

    Four men smiling for a selfie in stadium seating at an MN United soccer game, one wearing a Minnesota United FC cap
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    Minnesota United FC v Costa Rica’s Deportivo Saprissa! ⚽️ Light crowd tonight.

    Soccer match at TCF Bank Stadium with players in dark and white kits on the field, sparse crowd in maroon seats.
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    Good night for a Twins game! ⚾️ Twins v KC Royals!

    Aerial view of Target Field during a Minnesota Twins vs Kansas City Royals baseball game with players on field and large crowd filling the stands.
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    Minnesota United FC v FC Dallas

    Time for some Minnesota United FC v FC Dallas soccer! ⚽️

    Fans wave Minnesota United FC flags and banners in a packed stadium while players compete on the pitch below.

    Family selfie at Minnesota United FC soccer game! ⚽️ Too hot for scarves tonight! 94 °F 🔥

    Family of four taking a selfie in the stands at a Minnesota United FC soccer stadium on a sunny day

    Minnesota United can’t find the back, front, side or any other part of the net tonight. ⚽️😭

    Soccer players in dark and red kits on the field at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis with a large crowd filling the stands.

    It’s totally cheating but I listened to Wonderwall on the way home and I felt better. ⚽️ Next time Minnesota United! 🙌🏻

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    Tyler scoring a run this weekend. ⚾️

    Young boy in gray Lynnhurst Baseball uniform sprinting toward home plate as child catcher in blue number 7 jersey reaches for the ball, with spectators watching from bleachers behind.
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    Minnesota Twins v Detroit Tigers! ⚾️

    Target Field stadium filled with fans watching a Minnesota Twins baseball game in progress under evening light, viewed from the upper third base side.

    Enjoying a perfect night for baseball!

    Family of four posing at Target Field during a Minnesota Twins baseball game, field and packed stadium visible behind them

    Panorama of Target Field.

    Panoramic view of Target Field during a Minnesota Twins baseball game with a packed crowd and the Minneapolis skyline beyond the outfield.

    Kramarczuk’s Polish sausage with sauerkraut! Delicious – must have at Target Field.

    Kramarczuk's Polish sausage with sauerkraut in a bun held up against a packed Target Field during a baseball game
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    White Sox v Texas Rangers

    White Sox v Texas Rangers! ⚾️

    Guaranteed Rate Field baseball diamond with players in position during a game, viewed from upper deck behind home plate

    Time for lunch. Sox leading 3-0! 👍🏻⚾️

    Hot dog with onions in a bun held up against the Chicago White Sox baseball field during a game

    White Sox beat Texas Rangers 3-0! ⚾️🙌 Nice game!

    Aerial view of a baseball game in progress at Guaranteed Rate Field, home of the Chicago White Sox, with players on the diamond and fans in the stands. Guaranteed Rate Field after a White Sox win, scoreboard reading SOX WIN, players gathered near the mound on an overcast day.
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    MN United v SJ Quakes

    Ready for MN United game! ⚽️👏🏻

    Minnesota United FC hoodie with an Itasca Society pin, alongside a black and light blue striped scarf

    MN United game time! ⚽️

    Soccer match at TCF Bank Stadium with players near center circle, referee in yellow, and a large crowd in the maroon-and-gold stands.

    Goal for the Yellow Team to give San Jose early lead! 😡⚽️

    Gorgeous goal from Ramirez to bring Minnesota United to 1-1 with SJ. ⚽️ Yellow team is horrible.

    SJ Quakes - remember to send a nice Thank You to the Yellow Team for the win. Next time United! ⚽️😡

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    Saturday morning 8 and under baseball! ⚾️

    Young child in batting helmet and uniform swings at a tee-ball pitch on a sunny dirt infield with fielders and a coach spread across the outfield.
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    Minnesota United v. Houston Dynamo

    Ready for tonight’s Minnesota United game! ⚽️👏⚽️👏⚽️

    Man wearing a Minnesota United FC cap, branded hoodie, and black and light blue striped scarf, standing indoors with hands on hips

    Time for soccer! ⚽️ Go United! 👏👏👏

    Soccer match at TCF Bank Stadium with players in orange and dark jerseys on the field before a large crowd spelling MINNESOTA in the stands.

    MN United! ⚽️🤦🏼‍♂️👎🏻 Completely outplayed on that drive. Down a goal.

    Halftime family selfie at Minnesota United v Houston Dynamo. ⚽️ 1-1

    Family of four posing for a selfie in a crowded soccer stadium, man wearing a Minnesota United FC scarf and cap

    B🚫OBBY!!! B🚫OBBY!!! B🚫OBBY!!! ⚽️ Nice save!

    GOAL!!!!!!!! ⚽️ 2-1

    This review could have gotten really ugly. Luckily went the right way.

    TCF Bank Stadium scoreboard displaying a Video Review notice during an MLS soccer match, players and referee on the lit field below, crowd filling the stands

    Cue Wonderwall! 🎼 Nice win Minnesota United! 2-1

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