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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.

Minn. mosquito treatments to start earlier this year

The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District in St. Paul plans to get an early jump on its annual war against the pesky bugs.

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Target Field scores LEED certification

The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded Target Field silver-level certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
by Perry Finelli

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Minneapolis avoids layoffs despite cut in state aid

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak announced Thursday the city will be able to absorb a proposed $9 million cut in state aid without laying off employees.
by Brandt Williams

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Apartment in deadly fire hadn't been inspected in 16 years

Apartment in deadly fire hadn't been inspected in 16 years

Fire inspectors visited McMahon's Irish Pub on the main floor of the mixed-use building just a few weeks before the fire, but they didn't look at the second floor, where investigators believe a fire started that killed six people.
by Brandt Williams

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Minn. Dems to headline jobs rally as Palin visits

Two of Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann's Democratic colleagues are rallying with union members as Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin arrives to help Bachmann on Wednesday.

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Fire department reports detail violations at pub that burned

Fire department reports detail violations at pub that burned

The Minneapolis Arson Squad continues investigating the fire that killed six people last week. Reports show inspectors had just checked over a section of the building and reported several fire code violations.
by Brandt Williams

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St. Paul city attorney resigns to run for county post

St. Paul City Attorney John Choi is resigning after four years on the job to focus on his campaign for Ramsey County attorney.

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Mpls. schools discuss plans for new district HQ

The Minneapolis School District will hold two meetings this week to discuss plans for a new headquarters building.
by Tom Weber

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How investigators figure out the cause of a fire

To find out how investigators go about pinpointing the cause of a fire, we contacted Denise DeMars with the State Fire Marshal's office.
by Steven John

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