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Twin Cities News

Stay informed about Twin Cities news with local stories, breaking news, and more from MPR News, your hub for the latest updates in Twin Cities Minnesota.

Long-time activist K.G. Wilson to leave Minneapolis

Long-time activist K.G. Wilson to leave Minneapolis

K.G. Wilson has devoted years of his life to keeping kids out of gangs, guns off the streets and to supporting families struck by gun violence. He joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about his decision to leave Minneapolis after his nearly 20-year tenure in the city. 
by Cathy Wurzer and Ariana Rosas

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Art Hounds sing praises of musical options live and via QR code

Art Hounds sing praises of musical options live and via QR code

Take your family on an interactive scavenger hunt to hear songs about Northfield landmarks. DJ Ariesfirebomb creates a welcoming dance party for queer black music lovers this Friday. Jazz vocalist Katia Cardenas of St Paul performs new songs and standards after three years away.
by Emily Bright

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Violent crime surges across Minnesota with record murders

Violent crime surges across Minnesota with record murders

Violent crime surged nearly 17 percent across Minnesota last year, including a record number of murders, according to data released Tuesday by the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
by The Associated Press

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‘Attention please’: The new voices of MSP airport

‘Attention please’: The new voices of MSP airport

The airport decided to take a different approach to its public address system — holding open auditions for employees to become the voices reminding and instructing travelers.
by Matt Sepic

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Minneapolis residents will vote on replacing the MPD

Minneapolis residents will vote on replacing the MPD

A ballot question put forward by city residents to replace the Minneapolis police with a new Department of Public Safety cleared the final hurdle Friday to make it onto November’s ballot. 
by Jon Collins

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Weekend road closures: Highway 62 east in Richfield, I-35W north in Burnsville

Eastbound Minnesota Highway 62 will close between Interstate 35W and Minnesota Highway 77 late Friday through early Monday. Northbound I-35W will close between the I-35/35E/35W split and County Road 42 from 9 p.m. Sunday until 5 a.m. Monday.
by Nancy Yang

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15-year-old boy shot in Anoka County has died

A sheriff's spokesperson said a 17-year-old boy was arrested and remained in custody. He has not been identified. The investigation is still active and details of the shooting and motive cannot yet be shared, the spokesperson said.
by The Associated Press

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In light of drought, Minneapolis and St. Paul set watering restrictions

In light of drought, Minneapolis and St. Paul set watering restrictions

They join a number of communities in Minnesota that have also implemented watering restrictions. In Minneapolis and St. Paul, residents are being asked to water their lawns on an even-odd schedule and to limit watering to mornings and evenings.
by MPR News Staff

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