The Latest Breaking News from Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS — Sonny Gray and four relievers combined on a six-hitter Wednesday afternoon as the Twins beat the White Sox, 3-1.

MINNEAPOLIS — One wintry day, a new Russian immigrant named Artem came to the Minnesota State Capitol to protest the war in Ukraine. Then a police siren sounded afar, and he grew fearful.

MINNEAPOLIS — Just over four minutes remained in the second quarter of the Timberwolves' game against New Orleans on Sunday at Target Center.

MINNEAPOLIS — Uh-oh, Minnesota. There's a new Verlander in Houston.

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."