Lynx superstar Sylvia Fowles writing the final chapter to her story of basketball greatness MINNEAPOLIS — Sylvia Fowles' tears usually come at night. Tribune News Service · Aug 12, 2022
Vikings QB Kirk Cousins tests positive for COVID, has ‘minimal symptoms’ MINNEAPOLIS — Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday and will be held out of team-related activities until at least Tuesday. Tribune News Service · Aug 12, 2022
Police: Suspects in last week's Mall of America shooting arrested in Chicago MINNEAPOLIS — A pair of suspects have been arrested in Chicago following last week's shooting inside a crowded store at the Mall of America, police said Thursday. Tribune News Service · Aug 12, 2022
Kueng, Thao to appeal federal sentences for violating George Floyd's civil rights MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minneapolis police officers J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao plan to appeal their federal prison sentences for violating George Floyd's civil rights during his 2020 killing. Tribune News Service · Aug 11, 2022
Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips urges fellow Democrats, independents in Wyoming to back Liz Cheney in primary MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Democratic U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips is calling on Democrats and independent voters in Wyoming to switch parties and support fellow congresswoman Liz Cheney in the state's Aug. 16 Republican primary election. Tribune News Service · Aug 11, 2022
Minnesota's 5th District DFL primary shows division over Rep. Ilhan Omar's tenure MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar spent months largely ignoring her Democratic challenger. Tribune News Service · Aug 10, 2022
Republican Brad Finstad wins Minn. special election; rematch with Jeff Ettinger set for November MINNEAPOLIS — Republican Brad Finstad defeated Democrat Jeff Ettinger in the special election race Tuesday to fill the vacant congressional seat in southern Minnesota. Tribune News Service · Aug 10, 2022
Rep. Ilhan Omar defeats Don Samuels in 5th District DFL race MINNEAPOLIS — Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar narrowly defeated former Minneapolis City Council Member Don Samuels in Tuesday's Fifth District DFL primary. Tribune News Service · Aug 10, 2022
Don Samuels concedes as Rep. Ilhan Omar holds lead in Minn. 5th District DFL primary race MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels conceded the Fifth District DFL primary to Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar Tuesday night as Omar held a narrow lead in the race. Tribune News Service · Aug 10, 2022
Republican Brad Finstad leads Democrat Jeff Ettinger for southern Minnesota congressional seat MINNEAPOLIS — Republican Brad Finstad jumped to an early lead over Democrat Jeff Ettinger Tuesday in the special election race to fill the vacant congressional seat in southern Minnesota. Tribune News Service · Aug 10, 2022
Rep. Ilhan Omar leading Don Samuels in 5th District DFL primary race MINNEAPOLIS — Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar faced a spirited challenge from former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels in Tuesday's 5th District DFL primary. Tribune News Service · Aug 10, 2022
Tim Walz, Scott Jensen easily win primary races in Minnesota, setting matchup for governor in fall MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Republican opponent Scott Jensen easily dispatched with nominal opposition in Tuesday's primary election, setting the stage for a high-stakes general election battle expected to draw in millions of dollars from across the country. Tribune News Service · Aug 10, 2022
Patrick Reusse: Turner’s lasting legacy came from mentoring youth in Minneapolis Ben Johnson still has the trophy earned in the early 1990s. It came from the Clyde Turner Basketball Education Development camp that was an annual summer event in south Minneapolis. Tribune News Service · Aug 10, 2022
Ramsey County jail officers of color barred from guarding Derek Chauvin win $1.46 million settlement MINNEAPOLIS — The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners settled a racial discrimination lawsuit Tuesday that would award eight correctional officers nearly $1.46 million. Tribune News Service · Aug 9, 2022
Tribune News Service · Aug 9, 2022 Allyson Fanger goes from costuming Jane Fonda to Diane Keaton and Tom Brady MINNEAPOLIS — Like what you see Lily Tomlin, Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda — and, soon, Harrison Ford — wearing on screen? Thank Minnetonka native Allyson Fanger.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 9, 2022 Lakers’ ‘Classic’ jerseys for 2022-23 season have been revealed The Lakers will be paying tribute to their Minneapolis predecessors this coming season.
Tribune News Service · Aug 9, 2022 Minnesota novelist co-wrote new movie 'Summering,' with help from local women MINNEAPOLIS — Because Ben Percy's daughter Madeline wanted more female heroes, the Northfield writer's new movie opens Friday, with a lot of them.
Tribune News Service · Aug 9, 2022 3 jailed, accused of helping alleged Mall of America shooter flee; 2 suspects still wanted MINNEAPOLIS — Two cousins who work at a hotel near the Mall of America and one of their friends were charged with felonies Monday accusing them of helping two men escape after one of them fired three rounds inside a crowded mall store.
The Denver Post · Aug 8, 2022 Broncos sale to Walton-Penner group expected to be finalized Tuesday during NFL meeting in Minneapolis More than six months after the Broncos were put up for sale, the team is expected to have new ownership in place on Tuesday afternoon.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 8, 2022 Lakers Unveil 1950s Throwback Jerseys to Commemorate 75th Season The franchise will occasionally swap out its iconic purple and gold threads to honor its Minneapolis roots during the upcoming season.
Tribune News Service · Aug 8, 2022 Collier — only 10½ weeks after having a baby — helps Lynx defeat Dream MINNEAPOLIS — When Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve learned that Aerial Powers' knee would keep her out of Sunday's game with Atlanta at Target Center, plans for Napheesa Collier got moved up.
Tribune News Service · Aug 7, 2022 Minnesota deputies fatally shoot armed man in mental health crisis MINNEAPOLIS — An armed man in a mental health crisis who was threatening to harm himself and his family was fatally shot by two Wright County deputies on Sunday morning, according to authorities.
Tribune News Service · Aug 7, 2022 Controversial calls prove costly to Twins in 3-2, 10-inning loss to Blue Jays MINNEAPOLIS — Rocco Baldelli threw his cap, kicked dirt on home plate and pointed to the TV booth. But his anger was directed at someone 1,200 miles away.
Tribune News Service · Aug 7, 2022 Twins use balanced attack to beat Blue Jays, 7-3 MINNEAPOLIS — After Toronto blew the Twins out Thursday and then nearly edged them again Friday, the Twins decided to win in a more commanding fashion Saturday.
Tribune News Service · Aug 7, 2022 Policing, abortion at forefront of primary race between Rep. Ilhan Omar and Don Samuels MINNEAPOLIS — Don Samuels is waging his Democratic congressional primary battle against nationally known U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar with the hope that Minneapolis voters will reject her campaign like they did last year's contentious policing ballot measure.