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October 14, 2014 4:00 AM

Yoga, black labs help open doors at school for troubled kids

At River Bend Education Center in Minneapolis, the doors are locked so no one runs away. It's not a place where you'd expect to find anything gentle.

by Sasha Aslanian

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October 10, 2014 5:08 PM

Prosecutors charge homeless man in Mpls. ramp attacks

Hennepin County prosecutors have filed rape charges against a 22-year-old homeless man accused of assaulting two women in a downtown Minneapolis parking ramp earlier this week.

by Brandt Williams

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October 10, 2014 2:16 PM

Minneapolis school district settles complaint over South High brawl

Officials pledge to investigate claims of racial and ethnic harassment alleged in a federal complaint that followed a fight between African-American and Somali-American students.

by Laura Yuen

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October 10, 2014 6:54 AM

Minneapolis firefighter honored for rescuing kids from February blaze

Keith Sandberg said the Colfax Avenue fire was the most intense he'd ever encountered. "You're going to do anything to get the kids out."

by Brandt Williams

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October 9, 2014 3:24 PM

Police nab suspect in brazen Mpls. ramp attacks

A 22-year-old-man is in custody, suspected of two afternoon sexual assaults in a case police took personally.

by Curtis Gilbert

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October 9, 2014 6:45 AM

Minneapolis mayor, police chief assure action on officer misconduct

The Minneapolis Police Department has under fire for complaints of police misconduct and racism.

by Peter Cox

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October 8, 2014 7:01 AM

Vikings player had rights violated during arrest, agent says

Police said Tom Johnson was repeatedly asked at 2:25 a.m. to leave Seven Steakhouse and Lounge.

by Peter Cox

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October 7, 2014 4:52 PM

Mpls. cops: New tool can trace bullet casing marks back to gun

The ability to match casings left behind at shootings can provide valuable leads to solve crimes, officials say.

by Brandt Williams

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October 6, 2014 6:29 PM

Legislative auditor to investigate community action agencies

Revelations that Community Action of Minneapolis overcharged state and federal grant programs has prompted Legislative Auditor Jim Nobles to review how state agencies oversee grants.

by Curtis Gilbert