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April 11, 2011 10:15 AM

A police academy for Somali kids

The Minneapolis Police Department is graduating its first all-Somali class from a youth citizens academy this afternoon.

by Laura Yuen

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April 9, 2011 1:13 AM

Two dead after Brooklyn Park shooting

Brooklyn Park police are investigating the shooting deaths of a man and woman in the break room of a Festival Foods grocery store.

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April 8, 2011 6:04 PM

Authorities: Man was killed after pointing handgun at officers

The man who was shot and killed Thursday by authorities following a high-speed chase through the Twin Cities pointed a handgun at officers, the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Friday.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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April 6, 2011 8:00 PM

Ask Dr. Hallberg: What's happening with measles in Minnesota?

MPR News spoke with Dr. Jon Hallberg on Wednesday to learn more about measles and what can be done to prevent it.

by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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April 6, 2011 7:42 PM

State records a new high in reported STDs in 2010

Reports of chlamydia, syphilis and gonorrhea cases numbered more than 17,700 last year; there were more than 15,000 reports of chlamydia alone.

by Rupa Shenoy

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April 6, 2011 5:23 PM

Harrington backs a Vikings stadium in Arden Hills

Former St. Paul police chief said a stadium could be a boon for the east metro.

by Tim Nelson

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April 5, 2011 7:04 PM

Private group produces its own Vikings stadium plan

Website operator calls on the state to put proceeds from a racino towards debt service on a new stadium and for fans to pick up part of the cost with a $16 ticket surcharge.

by Tim Nelson

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April 5, 2011 5:00 PM

Community coaches work to keep juvenile offenders out of the penalty box

Juvenile crime in Hennepin County has dropped by more than 40 percent in the past five years. One of the reasons is the presence of community coaches -- people hired by the county to steer young people away from crime.

by Dan Olson

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April 5, 2011 4:59 PM

Report: Suburban courts miss criminal history of some re-offenders

A report that will be released Wednesday says repeat offenders of misdemeanor-level domestic violence are less likely to be detected in suburban courts of Hennepin County than in the downtown Minneapolis court.

by Laura Yuen