What's making news in Minneapolis:

Target Center deal bound to "mistake": Minneapolis took over the arena 17 years ago, and now it's become a sticking point for a Vikings stadium. (Maya Rao)

Maturi out as Gophers athletic director: Joel Maturi said Thursday that he is retiring as the University of Minnesota's athletics director as of June 30 and will remain with the school as an assistant to President Eric Kaler. (Michael Rand and Dennis Brackin)

Occupy protestor gets $15,000 in protest lawsuit: After standing on a public sidewalk, Melissa Lynn Hill had been barred her from the plaza and Government Center property for a year. (Randy Furst)

Task force seeks a deal on $100 million in integration aid: Districts in Minneapolis and St. Paul could take a big financial hit if the per-pupil funding is equalized across districts. (Steve Brandt)