Freeway bridge collapses during rush hour in Minneapolis

A bridge carrying rush hour traffic over interstate 35W in Minneapolis is shown after it collapsed, sending numerous vehicles into the Mississippi River early Wednesday evening, Aug. 1, 2007.

Freeway bridge collapses during rush hour in Minneapolis

NBA legend Mikan dies

Former Minneapolis Lakers great George Mikan, a Scottsdale resident, waves to the crowd in Minneapolis, where a sculpture of him was unveiled on April 8, 2001. He died Wednesday.

Vending machines

At the Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport, a traveler stops to look over the Best Buy vending machine that dispenses MP3 players, earphones, and digital point-and-shoots, among other things. SHNS photo by Dave Brewster, courtesy of Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Albino rapper trumps race with rhymes

Brother Ali is shown during an interview at Rhymesayers offices in Minneapolis, Wednesday, June 13, 2007.

Timberrrrrr! Streak falls

NOT THIS TIME: Minnesota’s Mark Blount blocks a shot attempt by the Suns’ Amaré Stoudemire Monday night at Minneapolis.

Favre, Vikings advance with win over Cowboys

The Vikings' Sidney Rice catches a 45-yard touchdown pass in front of the Cowboys' Mike Jenkins during the second half in Minneapolis. Jan. 17, 2010.

Suns hand T-Wolves 15th straight loss

The Suns' Grant Hill, right, beats the Timberwolves' Al Jefferson to the rebound in the first quarter in Minneapolis. Nov. 27, 2009.

Taurasi scores 20 as Mercury beat Lynx

Lynx center Nicky Anosike, left, has the ball tipped away by the Mercury center Tangela Smith in the first quarter in Minneapolis. Aug. 1, 2009.

Hill, Suns cruise past Timberwolves

Timberwolves center Jason Collins, top, is fouled by Suns forward Grant Hill during the first quarter in Minneapolis, April 11, 2009. The Suns beat the Timberwolves 110-97.

For most in E.V., it's good riddance to 2008

Minneapolis, Minn., resident Dale Thomas reflects on his past year while hanging out along Mill Avenue in downtown Tempe Wednesday.

Winless Mercury fall to undefeated Lynx

IN THE MIX: The Mercury’s Diana Taurasi (3) shoots against Lynx guard Anna DeForge (30) on Saturday in Minneapolis.

Suns notebook: Timberwolves a pain on the glass

BIG NIGHT: Minnesota’s Al Jefferson beats Phoenix’s Amaré Stoudemire, left, to a rebound in the first quarter Wednesday in Minneapolis.

Chandler man closer to purchasing Vikings

Reggie Fowler looks up from the sidelines during Minnesota Timberwolves game against the Detroit Pistons Monday at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

Lutheran gay clergy vote tests mainline churches

Evangelical Lutheran Church of America voting members, left to right, Orinda Hawkins-Brinkley, Diane Yeager. Marj Ellis and Steven Schnittke, along with other members of the ELCA, stop for a moment of prayer Friday morning Aug. 21, 2009 during their assembly at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis. More than 1,000 members debated and voted on whether to allow gay and lesbian clergy to serve while be in committed same-sex relationships.

Red Mountain High School Academic Decathlon team

Mesa's Red Mountain High School's Academic Decathlon team competed at the national competition last week in Minneapolis. The team finished fourth overall, winning the Super Quiz portion of the competition as well.

Nikola Pekovic, Hakim Warrick

Minnesota Timberwolves' Nikola Pekovic, of Montenegro, pushes Phoenix Suns' Hakim Warrick (21) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, in Minneapolis.(AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid)

Nikola Pekovic, Hakim Warrick

Minnesota Timberwolves' Nikola Pekovic, of Montenegro, pushes Phoenix Suns' Hakim Warrick (21) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, in Minneapolis.(AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid)

No small-market teams to root for in playoffs

The New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, Robinson Cano, Jerry Hairston Jr. and Nick Swisher, from left, celebrate in the locker room after the Yankees defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-1 in Game 3 of an American League division series in Minneapolis. Oct. 11, 2009.

Tigers blow game, division against Twins

Detroit's Zach Miner, from left, Rick Porcello and Brent Dlugach watch in the dugout as Minnesota celebrates its 12th-inning win in Minneapolis. Oct. 6, 2009.

Twins top Tigers in 12-inning thriller

Minnesota Twins' Carlos Gomez (22) scores the game-winning run as his teammates follow during the 12th inning against the Detroit Tigers in Minneapolis. Oct. 6, 2009.

Favre takes it to his former team in Vikings' win

The Vikings' Brett Favre celebrates with Chester Taylor after Favre threw a touchdown pass during the first half against Packers in Minneapolis. Oct. 5, 2009.