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July 23, 2025 4:00 AM

How urban farms help tackle food insecurity in the Twin Cities

One nonprofit, Urban Roots, is working to equip youth with the skills to grow, cook and share their own food. They hope to provide more nutritious food for people who struggle to access it.

by Jaylan Sims

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July 11, 2025 12:58 PM

Buses replacing Green Line trains in St. Paul for 10 days

Green Line light rail trains in St. Paul will be replaced with buses for 10 days, starting Friday night. The major service change will affect trains between the Raymond Avenue and Union Depot stations.

by MPR News Staff

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July 11, 2025 9:15 AM

Three freeway closures planned in Twin Cities this weekend

Drivers in the Twin Cities will have to navigate around three freeway closures this weekend affecting stretches of Interstates 35E, 94 and 694.

by MPR News Staff

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July 10, 2025 6:00 AM

‘A bright light’: Nancy Cassutt Ison worked in journalism for more than 40 years

Nancy Cassutt Ison, 64, who worked more than four decades as a journalist and media executive died last month at her home in Hudson, Wis. A visitation and funeral are scheduled for Thursday.

by Jon Collins

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July 9, 2025 1:38 PM

Two charged in 'massive' methamphetamine seizure in Minneapolis

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office has charged two people in what officials are calling a "massive" methamphetamine seizure.

by Mark Zdechlik

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July 6, 2025 2:35 PM

Mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in Anoka and Carver counties

An official with the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District says they have detected West Nile virus, but it’s not to the point where there’s a concern about human transmission.

by Jaylan Sims

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July 5, 2025 4:00 AM

Twin Cities region to gain more than 5,000 trees under grant program

For decades, development, disease and insect infestation have chipped away at the tree canopy, leaving Twin Cities neighborhoods hotter, barer and more vulnerable to pollution.

by Jaylan Sims

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July 1, 2025 6:40 AM

Human remains identified as missing Columbia Heights teen

Authorities in Anoka County announced early Tuesday that human remains found over the weekend have been identified as those of Manny Collins, a 16-year-old from Columbia Heights who went missing in May.

by MPR News Staff