The Latest Breaking News from Minneapolis

Nuggets' Tim Connelly closing in on deal with Timberwolves; will meet with Glen Taylor

MINNEAPOLIS — Nuggets President Tim Connelly is set to meet with Timberwolves controlling owner Glen Taylor in the next step of talks with Connelly to take over as Minnesota's President of Basketball Operations, with a deal being close between the sides, sources confirmed.

Tribune News Service · May 21, 2022

Ex-Minnepolis Officer Thomas Lane pleads guilty to manslaughter charge for role in George Floyd's murder

MINNEAPOLIS — Ex-Minneapolis police Officer Thomas Lane pleaded guilty Wednesday to aiding and abetting manslaughter in the murder of George Floyd two years ago on a south Minneapolis street, avoiding a trial next month in Hennepin County District Court.

Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022

Ex-Minneapolis police officer pleads guilty in George Floyd case

By entering the plea, Thomas Lane avoided the more serious charge of aiding and abetting second-degree murder.

Al Jazeera · May 18, 2022

Jim Souhan: A Minnesota team that wins postseason games? That’s P.J. Fleck’s Gophers.

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota sports fans have turned their Homer Hankies into crying towels again following first-round playoff losses by the Wild and Wolves.

Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022

Pandemic unleashes a tsunami of weddings

MINNEAPOLIS — For the 16 years that she's owned Lasting Impressions Weddings, Sarah Trotter has counseled her clients to be flexible when picking a date for their nuptials. She's still offering that advice, although this year it has a taken on a whole new dimension.

Tribune News Service · May 17, 2022

Jim Souhan: Twins’ Buxton following ‘the plan’

MINNEAPOLIS — The injury that has caused the Minnesota Twins to frequently rest star center fielder Byron Buxton is patella tendinitis in his right knee, which is painful and requires daily treatment. The injury hurts even more when he swings than when he sprints, although decelerating is also problematic.

Tribune News Service · May 16, 2022

Joe Ryan helps lead Twins past Guardians

MINNEAPOLIS — The first time Joe Ryan faced Cleveland, it was the second start of his career, and he carried a perfect game into the seventh inning. The next time out against them, he gave up a run on three hits in five innings.

Tribune News Service · May 15, 2022

Report: Wolves’ Towns undergoes treatment for multiple injuries

MINNEAPOLIS — Karl-Anthony Towns' girlfriend, Jordyn Woods, posted a photo Saturday of Towns on her Instagram story that set off some concern among Minnesota Timberwolves fans on social media.

Tribune News Service · May 15, 2022

Midwest at greater risk for rolling blackouts

MINNEAPOLIS — Electricity demand on the Midwest's grid is expected to be strong this summer, with hot weather and a growing economy sucking plenty of juice.

Tribune News Service · May 15, 2022

Devin Smeltzer makes strong start vs. Cleveland but Twins lose 3-2 in 10 innings

MINNEAPOLIS — Devin Smeltzer did everything he could to make the Twins' Opening Day roster. The lefthander left his fourth and final spring start April 2 having not allowed a run all camp. But by the next day, he found himself back on the Class AAA staff instead.

Tribune News Service · May 15, 2022