The Latest Breaking News from Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS — Anchored with a huge buildout of fast charging stations, Xcel Energy this week unveiled a plan to spend $300 million to greatly expand its electric vehicle presence in Minnesota.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

MINNEAPOLIS — Don Wyse's field of winter barley used to be mostly empty in the spring.

MINNEAPOLIS — As high grocery prices continue to vex shoppers, General Mills is hoping to steer them toward its portfolio of products with its first brand loyalty program.

MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins' least-noted trade this week had the most notable effect Wednesday.