City will now negotiate with the Timberwolves and other private interests over $135 million renovation of the 22-year-old building.

Minneapolis, trying to get folks to recycle, has decided to switch to single-sort -- likely next year.

Occupy demonstrators rallied later at Minneapolis City Hall, but Sheriff Rich Stanek said deputies treated protesters with respect.

Rain that lifted Lake Minnetonka's level prompted the reopening of the dam at the head of the creek.