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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.

SPCO former director optimistic on labor dispute

Amid a contentious labor dispute, locked-out musicians of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra are bringing their former music director back for a performance of Handel's Messiah on Thursday and Friday.
by Tom Crann and Jon Collins

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School staffer on leave: Gun found in locker

A staff member at a Minneapolis public school has been put on administrative leave after bringing a loaded gun to school Wednesday morning.
by Tim Post

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Opinions vary widely on how to control guns, if at all

Dozens of gun owners responded to an inquiry into what they thought should be the legislative reaction to the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary. Some said a ban on "assault weapons" would be ineffective, while others said there should be a ban. Yet others said teachers should be allowed to carry weapons at school.
by Matt Sepic

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Best Buy exec. Stephen Gillett departs

The Best Buy executive charged with pumping up the struggling retailer's online sales is leaving the company.
by Martin Moylan

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Gun sales and carry permit requests on the rise in Minn.

Some local gun sellers say last week's mass shooting in Connecticut has prompted customers to buy guns for personal safety as well as protection against possible future gun restrictions.
by Brandt Williams

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Peterson: Farm bill this year unlikely

Congress appears unlikely to pass a farm bill by the end of the year, says Rep. Collin Peterson.
by Brett Neely

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Lawsuit alleges Mpls. collected excessive property taxes

A lawsuit alleging some Minneapolis homeowners paid excess property taxes can go forward in tax court, ruled the Minnesota Supreme Court.
by Jessica Mador

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Blizzard warning for south Minn.; metro on edge of storm

Blizzard warning for south Minn.; metro on edge of storm

The most serious storm in two years will dump over a foot of snow and bring blizzard conditions to much of the upper Midwest through Thursday night.

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