Marc Lore, left, and Alex Rodriguez are set to become owners of the Timberwolves and Lynx after months of legal wrangling. (Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune) ...

In certain communities along the East Coast, the mere mention of the name “Wawa” conjures up visions of piping-hot coffee, scratch-off lottery tickets and pre-made Sizzli breakfast sandwiches. But ...