The Latest Breaking News from Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS — Something remarkable and entirely unexpected occurred in my home recently, a request that caused a double-take to make sure an imposter wasn't sitting next to me on the couch.

MINNEAPOLIS — The Astros were already well aware of it, but they were reminded on Saturday: That shortstop the Twins acquired last winter sure gets some big hits.

MINNEAPOLIS — EPA Administrator Michael Regan last month made one of his agency's strongest statements to date about the danger of "forever chemicals." New restrictions on those pollutants in drinking water would "prevent thousands of deaths and prevent tens of thousands of serious PFAS-related illnesses," Regan said.

MINNEAPOLIS — Sonny Gray said after pitching five shutout innings at Kansas City last week: "I've got a lot of adjustments to make, a lot of self-evaluating to do. … I definitely need to attack the [strike] zone more."

MINNEAPOLIS — Paisley Park has hosted a variety of events over the years on April 21, the anniversary of Prince's death. This year's program is titled "A Night to Remember."

MINNEAPOLIS — Major League Baseball prefers to schedule an off day after an outdoor team's home opener. In case there's inclement weather, the game can be played later — and in front of what's expected to be a packed stadium.

MINNEAPOLIS — What if Cheryl Strayed had never written her bestselling book, "Wild," and remained in Minnesota where she continued to struggle with addiction on the cusp of turning 50?

MINNEAPOLIS — A Christian group known for picketing Planned Parenthood and taking out anti-abortion rights billboards is suing the city of Minneapolis over a new law that prohibits people from blocking the entrances and driveways of abortion clinics.

Bob Kroll cannot police in several Minnesota counties for the next 10 years after lawsuit settlement

The bestselling Minneapolis author realized that her next book needed to be fun. And it is.

MINNEAPOLIS — When the barista at the downtown St. Paul coffee shop complimented her new bangs, Berit Dybing let out a joyous thank-you followed by a droll caveat.