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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.

FBI investigating St. Paul developer Jerry Trooien

FBI investigating St. Paul developer Jerry Trooien

The FBI is investigating St. Paul developer Jerry Trooien. A spokesman said agents executed a search warrant at Trooien's office near downtown St. Paul on Thursday, looking for evidence of fraud.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Minnesota Zoo dolphin dies at age 44

Minnesota Zoo dolphin dies at age 44

The Minnesota Zoo reports that April, an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, died Tuesday after being ill for the past several weeks.

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St. Louis Park schools closed due to asbestos issue

Deteriorating floor tiles are to blame for two school closures Monday in the St. Louis Park district.
by Tom Weber

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Twin Cities housing market has mixed January

The Twin Cities housing market continued to see problem spots in January, though some signs were promising.
by Annie Baxter

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Vikings: Lottery ticket could help pay for stadium

The Minnesota Vikings say its successful lottery scratch-off game might help pay for a new stadium.
by Anissa Stocks

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Winter Carnival snow sculptures come crashing down

Winter Carnival snow sculptures come crashing down

The last remnants of the 2011 St. Paul Winter Carnival were reduced to large piles of snow Thursday, as heavy equipment demolished the snow sculptures that had been created at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds in St. Paul.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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Stadium commission votes to replace Metrodome roof

Stadium commission votes to replace Metrodome roof

The commission that oversees the Metrodome in Minneapolis has voted to replace the roof of the stadium, which collapsed in December under the weight of 17 inches of snow.
by Patrick Condon, Associated Press

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Central Corridor project has aggressive goals for women and minority contractors

Central Corridor project has aggressive goals for women and minority contractors

The Metropolitan Council's goal is that women and minority subcontractors win 15 percent of the Central Corridor work. That's nearly double the goal set by the federal government for public works projects.
by Dan Olson

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MPR's lawsuit over light rail appears headed for trial

Minnesota Public Radio and the Metropolitan Council failed to reach a deal after a mediation session last month. MPR's lawsuit stems from its concern over noise and vibrations from the light rail trains that will travel in front of the company's broadcast facilities in downtown St. Paul.
by Brandt Williams

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