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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.

Uncle arrested in fatal St. Paul fire

Police say the 27-year-old was booked Thursday night pending possible homicide and arson charges.

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Target Field -- how to get there, where to park

Target Field -- how to get there, where to park

The new Target Field in Minneapolis gets its first test run this weekend as the University of Minnesota baseball team hosts Louisiana Tech Saturday afternoon. The Twins play there for the first time in just a week. Getting to the stadium is a whole new ballgame, too.
by Tim Nelson

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U of M, Met Council at impasse in light rail talks

The University of Minnesota and the Metropolitan Council are at odds over the granting of easements on U property, which are needed to plan for construction of the new Central Corridor light rail line.
by Dan Olson

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Judgment holds Petters personally responsible for billions in losses

A U.S. District Court judge said Friday businessman Tom Petters will be held personally responsible for losses his investors suffered from a multi-billion-dollar fraud scheme.
by Martin Moylan

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Man charged in Minneapolis murder

A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder in the death of another man last week in south Minneapolis.

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BCA uses Facebook to help solve cold cases

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is now using Facebook to help solve cold cases.

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Pawlenty declares Friday 'Google Twin Ports Day'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is putting his weight behind Duluth's pursuit of a superfast broadband network being offered by Google.

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Minneapolis removing trees infested with ash borer

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is removing 15 trees infested with emerald ash borer and another 25 suspected of being infested with the invasive beetle.

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2-year-old boy dies in St. Paul house fire

Fire chief Tim Butler says a four-year-old boy and a man in his 20s escaped by jumping out second-story windows. They were taken to Regions Hospital with injuries from the jump and treated for smoke inhalation.

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