What's making news in Minneapolis:

Lyn-Lake not sold on Trader Joe's: The discount grocery chain can't sell liquor on site -- one of its requirements -- unless the council changes the commercial zoning. Council Member Meg Tuthill's opinion could prove fatal to the project, because the City Council typically defers to the member whose ward includes the parcel where the rezoning would take place. (Eric Roper)

New stadium plan hits turbulence, but passes first House panel: Hours after Gov. Mark Dayton and the chief Senate author of the legislation criticized a key ingredient of the new proposal, a House panel adopted the plan and sent it on its wobbly way. (Baird Helgeson, Mike Kaszuba)

Thanks to unwinter, potholes plummet: The city and county both report precipitous drops in the number of pothole complaints. (Kevin Duchschere)

Public safety: Onetime city firefighter admits to dealing cocaine: One of two firefighters recently charged with drug offenses, Brandon J. Granger, 34, pleaded guilty Monday in federal court in Minneapolis to conspiracy to distribute more than 5 kilograms of cocaine. (Paul Walsh) Cop who shot stabbing suspect is a decorated veteran (Matt McKinney)

Obituary: Tom Taylor wanted people to come together: The artist and chef was a founding member of the Eastside Food Co-Operative and the Farmer's Market in Northeast. He organized underground art shows, dinners and May Day bike rallies. He advocated for local communities, family farms, environmental justice and sustainable agriculture. (Mary Lynn Smith)