Twins’ 11-city Winter Caravan coming to Duluth

The Minnesota Twins, defending American League Central Division Champions, announced their three-leg, 11-city schedule for the 62nd edition of the Twins Winter Caravan on Wednesday morning.

“With a new year upon us, there is no better – or more meaningful – way to start what we believe will be a special 2024 season of Twins Baseball than by visiting our fans in their own home communities,” said Twins President & CEO Dave St. Peter. “The Twins Winter Caravan is a unique and beloved tradition for our players, staff, alumni and fans alike, and we thank Case IH for their continued support. We cannot wait to get out on the road, see our fans, and share in the celebration of past success and excitement for an even better year ahead.”

The 2024 Twins Winter Caravan, presented by Case IH, will feature a trio of groups.

Each group will feature two current Twins players, an alumnus and a club broadcaster.

The complete schedule is listed below:

2024 Twins Winter Caravan presented by Case IH – Leg 1 (Tuesday, January 23 – Wednesday, January 24)
• Attendees: Twins Hall of Famer and longtime radio voice Dan Gladden; Twins utility player Willi Castro and left-handed pitcher Caleb Thielbar; and Twins mascot T.C.
• Stops:
o Tuesday, January 23: Rochester, Minnesota for a private visit with patients and their families at Mayo Eugenio Litta Children’s Hospital and a private stop on behalf of KROC-FM; and Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Veterans Memorial Field) for a Hot Stove event. The evening Hot Stove festivities will feature special guest Brian Dinkelman, skipper of the Cedar Rapids Kernels (Minnesota’s High-A affiliate) and the 2023 Baseball America Manager of the Year, as the Twins celebrate the Kernels’ historic 2023 Midwest League championship.
o Wednesday, January 24: Randolph, Minnesota (Randolph High School) for a private visit with students at Caleb Thielbar’s alma mater; and Welch, Minnesota (Treasure Island Resort & Casino) for a private youth clinic with the Prairie Island Indian Community, followed by a Hot Stove event in partnership with KWNG-FM. Twins Hall of Famer Justin Morneau and club Senior Vice President, General Manager Thad Levine will join the group in Welch.

2024 Twins Winter Caravan presented by Case IH – Leg 2 (Tuesday, January 23 – Wednesday, January 24)
• Attendees: Twins left-handed pitcher Kody Funderburk and utility player Nick Gordon; new Twins lead radio play-by-play voice Kris Atteberry; former Twins three-time All-Star closer and current broadcaster Glen Perkins; and Twins mascot T.C.
• Stops:
o Tuesday, January 23: Sioux Falls, South Dakota (Elmen Center at Augustana University) for a Hot Stove event in partnership with KSOO-AM.
o Wednesday, January 24: Fargo, North Dakota (Sanctuary Events Center) for a Hot Stove event in partnership with KFGO-AM.

2024 Twins Winter Caravan – Leg 3 (Sunday, January 28 – Tuesday, January 30)
• Attendees: Twins right-handed pitcher Louie Varland and outfielder Matt Wallner; new Twins lead television play-by-play voice Cory Provus; former Twins pitcher, current broadcaster and special assistant LaTroy Hawkins; and Twins mascot T.C.
• Stops:
o Sunday, January 28: St. Paul, Minnesota for a special appearance at the St. Paul Winter Carnival Snow Park at the Fair; and Duluth, Minnesota (Sports Garden) for a Hot Stove event in partnership with KDAL-AM.
o Monday, January 29: Forest Lake, Minnesota (Forest Lake High School) for a private visit with students at Matt Wallner’s alma mater; and St. Cloud, Minnesota (Rivers Edge Convention Center) for a Hot Stove event in partnership with WJON-AM. Twins President & CEO Dave St. Peter will join the group in St. Cloud.
o Tuesday, January 30: Mankato, Minnesota for a private clinic with The Miracle League of North Mankato, followed by an evening Hot Stove event at the Kato Ballroom in partnership with KTOE-AM.