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Watch: North St. Paul native and Toronto reliever Louie Varland excited to be selected A.L. All-Star
By Darren Wolfson at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 10, 2026
· 2 min read
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North St. Paul native Louie Varland interview on being an A.L. All-Star with Toronto
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Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The selection of North St. Paul native Louie Varland as an A.L. All-Star is a testament to the strong baseball roots in the Twin Cities area. Varland's journey from Concordia St. Paul to the major leagues is an inspiration to local baseball players and fans. His success with the Toronto Blue Jays, particularly his impressive earned run average of 0.94, has put him in the spotlight as one of the best relievers in the game. The fact that he is one of three 2026 MLB All-Stars to have played at the D-II level in college also highlights the potential for local talent to make it to the top. As the Twins' trade of Varland to the Blue Jays last summer is still fresh in the minds of local fans, his All-Star selection will likely be closely watched in the Twin Cities, especially given his hometown connection and the presence of another local All-Star in Twins starter Joe Ryan.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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North St. Paul native Louie Varland interview on being an A.L. All-Star with Toronto
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