What's making news in Minneapolis:

Gary Schiff, "Not one to sit on a fence": The outspoken 9th Ward representative, who has emerged as a leading critic of Mayor R.T. Rybak, is considering a run for his former ally's job. After 10 years on the council, Schiff's more brazen style of politics stands out and sometimes creates tension on a body that often settles its differences behind closed doors. (Eric Roper)

Cop charged with assault, bar patron seriously injured: Brian Vander Lee, a man at the next table on a restaurant patio, has had two brain surgeries after he was punched and fell to the concrete.Sgt. David Clifford, 47, executive officer of the SWAT unit, appeared in Anoka County court Tuesday morning on a charge of third-degree felony assault. (Paul Levy)

Two landlords lose their rental licenses (Jane Friedmann)

Boy's condition upgraded after hit-and-run accident (Kris Hernandez)

Newly appointed stadium authority to meet Friday (Richard Meryhew)