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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.

Head of Mayo Clinic describes plans for 'destination medical center'

Head of Mayo Clinic describes plans for 'destination medical center'

Mayo Clinic president and CEO John Noseworthy announced a plan to invest and expand in Minnesota, building a "destination medical center." Noseworthy speaks with MPR's Tom Crann.
by Tom Crann

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Suburban official accused of exploiting dad

Hennepin County prosecutors Tuesday charged a Maple Grove city council member with perjury and for financially exploiting her ailing father before he died last year.
by Brandt Williams

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Trial begins of 3 Native Mob gang members

A racketeering trial involving three members of a Native American gang began Monday morning in federal court.
by Brandt Williams

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Baby pulled from Minn. lake dies

An infant girl has died after being pulled from her family's submerged sport utility vehicle in Lake Minnetonka last Friday.
by Nancy Lebens

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Peavey Plaza listed as historic place

Peavey Plaza listed as historic place

The federal government has listed Peavey Plaza in Minneapolis on the National Register of Historic Places.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Educators challenged by social media and rumor control

Educators challenged by social media and rumor control

Rumors at school are nothing new, but social media allows rumors to spread much faster and further than before. A growing number of school officials these days are finding themselves in situations of social media management and damage control.
by Tim Post

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Appetites: New batch of taprooms serving up in NE Minneapolis 'brew district'

Appetites: New batch of taprooms serving up in NE Minneapolis 'brew district'

There's something serious brewing in northeast Minneapolis. The bar story of 2012 was the explosion of taprooms in the Twin Cities. As the New Year begins the pace isn't slowing.
by Tom Crann

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Photography is transformative magic for Xavier Tavera

Photography is transformative magic for Xavier Tavera

Photography is magic. That's how Xavier Tavera describes the art form. It can snatch up a split-second of life and turn it into an everlasting moment. Then there's the way it bridges the gap between strangers.
by Nikki Tundel

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Pres. Kaler responds to criticism of hiring at U of M

Pres. Kaler responds to criticism of hiring at U of M

Recent criticism of administrative hiring at the University of Minnesota is not accurate, university President Eric Kaler told a state Senate higher-education committee Tuesday.
by Alex Friedrich

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