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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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St. Paul flooding could force 2,200 to relocate

St. Paul flooding could force 2,200 to relocate

After weeks of preparing for major spring floods, St. Paul officials are now warning of water levels unseen in more than four decades that could force the evacuations of 2,200 people.

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More janitors fired in Minn. after immigration audit

Federal immigration authorities have identified a second large janitorial company operating in Minnesota -- Harvard Maintenance -- that has hired workers who don't have proper documentation. The company is dismissing 240 workers, according to their union.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Former Mpls convention center workers allege discrimination

Six former and current Minneapolis Convention Center employees have filed a lawsuit against the city and their supervisors alleging discrimination.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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St. Paul leaders back contentious school reform plan

St. Paul leaders back contentious school reform plan

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman is lending his political power to a plan to reform the city's public schools. Superintendent Valeria Silva wants to focus resources on neighborhood schools, in part by reducing citywide busing to magnet schools.
by Sasha Aslanian

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State acts to close online charter school

Minnesota education officials are taking steps that will likely lead to the closing of BlueSky, an online charter school based in West St. Paul.
by Dan Olson

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Study says Central Corridor will increase housing costs along route

A growing number of people living along the Central Corridor light rail line between St. Paul and Minneapolis are already dealing with high housing costs, according to a new study released by a coalition of community groups.
by Dan Olson

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Minn. health officials investigate infant measles case

The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating a case of measles in an infant who lives in Minneapolis.

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Vikings exec in Minn. to boost stadium talks

Vikings exec in Minn. to boost stadium talks

The Minnesota Vikings' effort to get a new stadium appear to be picking up some momentum. Team executive Mark Wilf was in St. Paul Tuesday, meeting with officials about his team's prospects for a replacement for the Metrodome.
by Tim Nelson

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