The Latest Breaking News from Minneapolis

Jim Souhan: Don’t go, Sylvia ... but if you do, thanks for the memories

MINNEAPOLIS — Sylvia Fowles will play in what might be her second-to-last home game on Sunday night at Target Center.

Tribune News Service · Aug 7, 2022

Chip Scoggins: There was so much promise, but look at Miguel Sano now

MINNEAPOLIS — The transaction happened within a vortex of trade deadline frenzy, so subtle that it escaped without much notice or emotion.

Tribune News Service · Aug 7, 2022

"Essential workers were invisible"

Workers cite a lack of safety training protocols as well as a lack of transparency around compensation

Salon · Aug 6, 2022

Twins' holdover relievers get shelled in 9-3 loss to Blue Jays

MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins took dramatic action on Tuesday, trading for three upgrades to their pitching staff. They flaunted their new look on Wednesday, riding scoreless innings from Michael Fulmer and Jorge Lopez to a tight but encouraging victory.

Tribune News Service · Aug 5, 2022

Mall of America locked down, chaotic after gunfire

MINNEAPOLIS — The Mall of America was briefly on lockdown Thursday after several gunshots were fired inside the Bloomington shopping destination.

Tribune News Service · Aug 5, 2022

Police: No victim found in shooting at Mall of America

Police in Minnesota confirm that gunshots were fired at the Mall of America in suburban Minneapolis, but say no victim has been found

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022

Lockdown lifted at Mall of America after shots fired in 'confirmed isolated incident'

MINNEAPOLIS — The Mall of America was placed on lockdown Thursday after shots were fired in a "confirmed isolated incident" on the mall's second floor.

Tribune News Service · Aug 4, 2022

Ex-Brooklyn Center police chief sues city over resignation after Daunte Wright shooting

MINNEAPOLIS — Ex-Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon has sued city officials, alleging that he was forced to resign for his refusal to immediately fire the police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright during an April 2021 traffic stop.

Tribune News Service · Aug 4, 2022

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, other Minnesota mayors endorse Don Samuels over Rep. Ilhan Omar

MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Thursday endorsed Democrat Don Samuels' primary election bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, backing the congresswoman's challenger after she supported his mayoral opponents last year.

Tribune News Service · Aug 4, 2022

Griner reaction: WNBA players ‘having a hard time’ with verdict

MINNEAPOLIS — Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said Thursday that her team's players and coaching staff "have been glued to seeing Brittney [Griner] in the trial" that ended with the Phoenix Mercury star being found guilty of drug possession and sentenced to nine years in prison by a Russian judge.

Tribune News Service · Aug 4, 2022