Tag: Twin Cities

Photos: Merchandise at the 2023 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities

Here’s a look at some of the best merchandise at the 2023 3M Open.

BLAINE, Minn. — The 3M Open is one of the newer events on the PGA Tour, beginning in 2019 at TPC Twin Cities.

In that short span, it has produced some thrilling moments. Matthew Wolff’s final-hole eagle to win in 2019. Tony Finau’s comeback last year.

And in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, there’s plenty of good merchandise for fans to take home from the PGA Tour’s stop in the Twin Cities.

Shirts, hats and jackets? They’ve got ’em. Flags, ball markers and coffee cups? Plenty to choose from. There’s even plenty of gifts for kids and numerous accessories for at home, the office or the course.

Safe to say, the merchandise tent is strong and has something for everyone.

Here’s a look at some of the best merchandise at the 2023 3M Open.

Vikings vs. Bills dominates the Twin Cities market

The fan interest in the Vikings is extremely high right now

The Minnesota Vikings are one of the best teams in the National Football League and proved it on Sunday with a 33-30 win over the Buffalo Bills in overtime. They aren’t only playing great football, but they are drawing in huge ratings.

Locally, the Vikings do incredibly well which is why more often than not, they are the only game in the time slot in which they are playing. It was a good thing this Sunday as they gathered a share of 80. The share is percentage of all viewers that watched a certain program.

Numbers like these aren’t just good but rather great. Being that dominant in your local market is a great sign for business and fan interest is at a very high level.

[mm-video type=playlist id=01eqbyjpbajmjvnqmj player_id=none image=https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/plugins/mm-video/images/playlist-icon.png]

[listicle id=68908]

Notre Dame adds Minnesota defenseman transfer Ben Brinkman

Some winning experience is coming to South Bend.

Notre Dame really is making an effort to use the transfer portal to shore up its depth on the blue line. First came the news of adding defenseman Drew Bavaro from Bentley. Now, the Irish are looking within their own conference. We know this because they have announced the addition of defenseman Ben Brinkman of Minnesota, although his transfer to the Irish has been known since mid-April.

Brinkman, a native of Edina, Minnesota, has been with the Gophers for each of the past four seasons. Over 120 games in the Twin Cities, he scored 21 of his 23 points for assists. Eight of those points came as a senior. He also will bring winning experience to South Bend as this past season, he was part of the Gophers’ first Frozen Four team in eight years.

We don’t know when the Irish and Gophers will play each other next season yet, but we know Brinkman will have those games circled.

[lawrence-related id=56304]

Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions.

Follow Geoffrey on Twitter: @gfclark89