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In Mpls., a push to curb Somali-Indian tensions
In the Phillips neighborhood, longtime American Indian residents and some of their newest neighbors from Somalia are struggling to get along, but a biracial organization is trying to repair ties.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Services have been scheduled Thursday for the Coon Rapids man who died last week after inhaling a synthetic drug.
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.