What happened: The Minnesota Twins said they are partnering with UnitedHealthcare to invite nominations for people making a difference in their communities and across Twins Territory. The club directed fans to nominate a UnitedHealthcare Community Champion through its online form.
Why it matters: This is a community-recognition item rather than a roster or game-development story. It extends the Twins' off-field programming by tying fan participation to local civic work across the club's regional footprint.
By the numbers: Nominations for the 2026 UnitedHealthcare Community Champions program opened March 31 and are due by 11:59 p.m. CT on August 29. The program says 12 nominees will be selected, with honorees notified no later than September 5.
What to watch: Watch for the Twins and UnitedHealthcare to announce the selected honorees after the nomination window closes. Recognition is expected to be tied to 2026 regular-season home dates.