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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.

Missing Minneapolis girl found

Brianna Tamara Williams had last been seen on the 100 block of 15th Street East in south Minneapolis.
by Jon Collins

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Paddle out to The Floating Library

Paddle out to The Floating Library

You won't need a library card to visit this one-of-a-kind spot, but you will need a boat.
by Tracy Mumford

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Minneapolis' IDS Center plans to reduce energy use

The project will help offset increased energy demand from all the gadgets office workers have added since the skyscraper was built in 1972, before energy efficiency became a priority.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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The oldest murder mystery in Minnesota

The oldest murder mystery in Minnesota

In 1839, the badly beaten body of John Hays was found on the shores of the Mississippi River. Edward Phalen, an early St. Paul settler, was the first suspect.
by Tracy Mumford

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NAACP calls for independent investigation of Metro Transit officer

NAACP calls for independent investigation of Metro Transit officer

Metro Transit identified three officers involved in the incident in which a 21-year-old African-American man was thrown to the ground for not paying a light rail fare.
by Riham Feshir

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Heavy rain causes accidents, slows commute

Heavy rain causes accidents, slows commute

The National Weather Service predicts rainfall of between 2 and 4 inches throughout the morning and afternoon. Storms should clear the region by about 4 p.m.
by Jon Collins

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I-35W southbound reopens after pedestrian death

The two left lanes on the interstate were closed shortly after 7 a.m. and reopened shortly before 9:30 a.m.
by Jon Collins

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Money train: Green Line success driving transit, business hopes

Money train: Green Line success driving transit, business hopes

As the $1 billion light rail line celebrates its first anniversary this weekend, officials say it's attracting riders and economic development.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Minneapolis mulls restricting flavored tobacco sales

Minneapolis mulls restricting flavored tobacco sales

The proposed ordinance would ban the sale of flavored tobacco products in convenience stores and gas stations. It would only allow them to be sold in specialty tobacco shops.
by Curtis Gilbert

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