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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.

Woman arrested in alleged threat of FBI agent

A woman convicted of threatening to bomb a plane in 1991 was back in federal custody Tuesday for allegedly threatening to kill and "slowly cut skin off" the FBI agent who arrested her 20 years ago.
by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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Hennepin County expands no smoking zone to all property

Hennepin County expands no smoking zone to all property

Hennepin County commissioners have made a smoking ban even tougher. After July 1, smoking anywhere on county property -- even inside private vehicles -- will be prohibited.
by Matt Sepic

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Rybak fires back at GOP lawmaker over 'wasteful spending' charge

Rybak fires back at GOP lawmaker over 'wasteful spending' charge

Rep. Steve Drazkowski, R-Mazeppa, said that Minneapolis is wasting taxpayer money on a long list of programs, including public art projects and the Target Center's green roof. Rybak said Drazkowski's claims are "wildly inaccurate."
by Tom Crann

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Twin Cities home prices take steep tumble

Twin Cities home prices take steep tumble

A new study showed the Twin Cities had the biggest decline among 20 major cities across the country in January, with sales dropping 7.6 percent that month as compared to the same period last year.
by Jessica Mador

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Another case of measles reported in Minn.

Another case of measles reported in Minn.

The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed another measles case, bringing the outbreak total to 12 so far.
by Lorna Benson

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For gun offenders, police want sentences to send tough message

For gun offenders, police want sentences to send tough message

In part two of MPR News' investigation into gun violence in Minneapolis, we talk to a gun offender now serving time. Law enforcement officials are taking steps to try to reduce gun violence, and keep guns out of the hands of convicted felons.
by Brandt Williams

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Services set for man who died after taking synthetic drug

Services have been scheduled Thursday for the Coon Rapids man who died last week after inhaling a synthetic drug.

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More measles cases in Minn.; officials push vaccine

Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologist Dr. Ruth Lynfield said the outbreak of measles in Minnesota in the past month exceeds the number from the last five years combined.
by Dan Olson

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Theft a prime source of illegally-obtained guns on Minneapolis streets

Theft a prime source of illegally-obtained guns on Minneapolis streets

In part one of MPR News' investigation of gun violence in Minneapolis, we look at where the guns come from. Most of the firearms used in Minneapolis gun crimes are obtained illegally. The people who use those guns steal them from homes or gun stores, or they buy them illegally.
by Brandt Williams

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Man arrested in Minn. mass overdose that killed 1

Authorities arrested a 21-year-old man today in connection with a mass drug overdose that left one person dead and 10 hospitalized.
by Madeleine Baran

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