Delta passengers offered $10,000 to take a later flight Eight passengers with tickets on an overbooked Delta flight to Minneapolis each offered $10,000 to give up their seats The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022
The 10 best Minnesota albums of the year so far (2022 edition) MINNEAPOLIS — At least half of the best albums out of Minnesota so far in 2022 were actually made in 2021 or even 2020. But as Eleganza frontman Brian Vanderwerf rhetorically asked about his band's long-finished new LP, "If we couldn't play the songs live, what would the point be?" Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2022
Ex-Minneapolis officer who killed 911 caller leaves prison A former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman who called 911 to report a possible sexual assault behind her home in 2017 has been released from prison on parole The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022
Minnesota reports Twin Cities adult is state’s first monkeypox case MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota has reported a presumptive case of monkeypox, an infectious disease that has raised concerns because it has emerged globally over the past year and has been found in 26 U.S. states. Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2022
After 4 decades in music, Paul Peterson finally finds his own voice on new solo album MINNEAPOLIS — It's been 37 years since Paul Peterson dropped his first album under the meticulous guidance of Prince. Despite releasing four solo albums and several group projects since then, Peterson never found his own voice — until now, with his new album, "Break on Free." Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2022
Twins jump out to lead, hold on from there for 6-3 victory over Rockies MINNEAPOLIS — The fastest-starting team in baseball strikes again. It helps to have the fastest starter in baseball, period. Tribune News Service · Jun 26, 2022
‘It’s not a haven’: With limited capacity for abortion care, Minnesota clinics brace for influx BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — A few minutes west of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport sits a brick, one-story building with opaque windows. From the nearby freeways, most drivers wouldn’t recognize it as the location of one of the few clinics in the state that provide abortions. Tribune News Service · Jun 26, 2022
Archer, Twins bullpen toss one-hitter in 6-0 victory over Rockies MINNEAPOLIS — It's easy to be annoyed by the Twins' less-is-more approach to some of their more fragile players. But it's also hard, lately, to argue with the results. Tribune News Service · Jun 26, 2022
Pete Steinert: No, cancer, you cannot take sports away from me MINNEAPOLIS — I am 55 years old and I still like to go out and play. Tribune News Service · Jun 25, 2022
Twins shut out by Rockies, 1-0, in first game of weekend series at Target Field MINNEAPOLIS — Carlos Correa was positioned perfectly. The statistics showed that Charlie Blackmon tended to pull the ball to the right side, and when the Rockies' designated hitter swung over the top of a sixth-inning fastball from Dylan Bundy, his ground ball hopped directly to the Twins' shortstop, stationed about… Tribune News Service · Jun 25, 2022
What does overturning Roe mean for Minnesota? Nothing, but … MINNEAPOLIS — Abortions remain a legally protected right in Minnesota — but it just became a politically hotter issue for this fall’s elections. Pioneer Press · Jun 24, 2022
Ex-Minneapolis officer who killed 911 caller to be released The former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot a woman who called 911 to report a possible sexual assault behind her home in 2017 is scheduled to be released from prison next week The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022
Former Minneapolis officer Mohamed Noor scheduled to be released Monday MINNEAPOLIS — Mohamed Noor, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted for fatally shooting Justine Ruszczyk Damond in 2017 in the alley behind her home, is scheduled to be released from incarceration next week. Tribune News Service · Jun 24, 2022
Timberwolves make draft-night trade with Grizzlies, select Walker Kessler at No. 22 MINNEAPOLIS — The Timberwolves began draft night night with one first-round pick. They ended it with two. Tribune News Service · Jun 24, 2022
Tribune News Service · Jun 24, 2022 Veteran NYPD cop fired for sharing racist cartoon mocking George Floyd’s death, expletive-filled messages NEW YORK — A 13-year veteran New York Police Department cop has been fired for sending a vile 2020 group text message mocking the death of George Floyd beneath a Minneapolis police officer’s knee, The New York Daily News has learned.
Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022 Twins salvage finale from Guardians, 1-0, regain share of first place MINNEAPOLIS — Nick Gordon's third-inning homer was the only run the Twins needed Thursday as they avoided a three-game sweep and regained a share of first place in the AL Central with a 1-0 victory over Cleveland.
Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022 These churches are putting their faith in new names MINNEAPOLIS -- What's in a name? Plenty, if you ask leaders and members at Edina, Minnesota's Meetinghouse Church, which was known for more than seven decades as Colonial Church.
Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022 Cleveland rallies again, tops Twins 11-10 for first place in AL Central MINNEAPOLIS — In another back-and-forth game Wednesday, the Twins officially dropped out of the American League Central lead, falling yet again to Cleveland 11-10 after entering the ninth inning with a 10-7 lead.
Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022 Family, friends, fans gather to celebrate the life of Marion Barber III MINNEAPOLIS — Sunshine, mostly blue skies and 85-degree temperatures delivered a picturesque backdrop on Wednesday at Huntington Bank Stadium, while Gary Hines and the Sounds of Blackness provided the soothing soundtrack for the celebration of life for former Minnesota Gophers running back Marion Barber III.
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022 Feds want 25 years for Chauvin for violating Floyd's rights Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to give former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin a 25-year sentence for violating the rights of George Floyd, as well as the rights of a 14-year-old Black boy who was restrained in an unrelated case
Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022 Brooklyn Center reaches settlement with Daunte Wright's family for $3.25 million MINNEAPOLIS — The city of Brooklyn Center will pay $3.25 million to the family of Daunte Wright, the Black man who was killed by police during a traffic stop last year.
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022 $3.2M settlement reached in police killing of Daunte Wright A suburban Minneapolis city has agreed to pay $3.2 million to the family of Daunte Wright, a Black man who was fatally shot by a police officer who said she confused her gun for her Taser
Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022 Hall of Fame jockey Stevens turns into an agent with a rising sensation as a client MINNEAPOLIS — Of all his trips to the winner's circle, Harry Hernandez takes special pride in the ones that no one saw coming. That philosophy came in handy last fall, when the young jockey met his new agent, former rider Scott Stevens, for the first time.
Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2022 Attorney General Keith Ellison vows to legally defend travelers who come to Minnesota for abortions MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison vowed Tuesday to legally defend travelers who come here to get an abortion and face prosecution in their own states for doing so.
Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2022 Judge agrees to move trial of two former Minneapolis officers to October in George Floyd's death MINNEAPOLIS — Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill moved the trial date from January to Oct. 24 for two former Minneapolis police officers accused of aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd.