The reigning WNBA champions are hoping to make a comeback after last night's loss to Los Angeles, 92-76. It shouldn't be a problem for the Lynx as they face off against last-place Phoenix Friday night. Minnesota has won six straight against the Mercury.

The Lynx have their initial playoff dates set. They’ll take on Seattle at home next week at Target Center in the Western Conference Semifinals.

Taped phone calls are prosecutors' key evidence in the trial of two Minnesota women accused of funneling money to a Somali terrorist group. Some Somalis say use of the wire taps has set back efforts to build trust between government authorities and the community.

The new leader of the majority the Minnesota Senate, David Senjem, has filled out his leadership team. Sen. Julianne Ortmann, of Chanhassen, will serve as deputy majority leader and Sen. Bill Ingebritsen, of Alexandria, will an assistant senate majority leader.

Another reason to believe in the WNBA, or at least the Minnesota Lynx. Local TV ratings during the WNBA Finals grew larger for each of the three games played. More than 88,000 Lynx fans in the Twins Cities watched game three.

An Anoka mother and her teenage daughter managed to swim to safety before their car was submerged by flood waters Tuesday morning. Officers responded to nine incidents that required pulling people from submerged vehicles, Anoka police said. Most streets filled up quickly due to fallen leaves blocking storm drains.

Looking to capitalize on its momentum after a 3-0 start, the U of M is offering a special $10 ticket promotion dubbed "Fill The House" for the Sept. 22 home football game, a night affair with 7 p.m. kickoff against Syracuse.

The playoff-bound Minnesota Lynx ended the regular season with a thud, dropping their finale to San Antonio, 99-84. As a result, the Lynx missed a chance to match the best regular-season record in WNBA history.