Schweigert dogs are the new Dome Dogs

​Haven't tried 'em, but it seems fair to presume that the Twins' new contract with Cargill subsidiary Schweigert for hot dogs at the new stadium is a pretty lateral move from Hormel, alliterative "D" names and all. Twin Cities Business reports there will be four different kinds, with one one of them -- the Big Dog -- meant to replicate the Dome Dog:

• Original Twins Dog: A traditional pork and beef hot dog made from the same recipe as those that were served at the team's first ballpark, Metropolitan Stadium.

• Twins Big Dog: A quarter-pounder that will replace the hot dog formerly known as the Dome Dog and be served at portable grills and select concession stands throughout the stadium.

• Dugout Dog: A pork-and-beef hot dog that will be sold in the stands by vendors during all home games. These hot dogs will be steamed in vending boxes and then placed in a bun when ordered, instead of being pre-wrapped.

• Dinger Dog: An extra-long pork and beef hot dog that will be available at select Hennepin Grille locations.

The dogs will be manufactured at a facility in Albert Lea. Cargill is based in Wayzata.