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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.

Rondo area activists sue over Central Corridor

Rondo area activists sue over Central Corridor

A group of civil rights activists, business owners and residents in St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood are suing the Central Corridor light rail project, claiming project authorities have failed to address the impact of the train on their community.
by Madeleine Baran

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U of M's Bruininks diagnosed with prostate cancer

U of M's Bruininks diagnosed with prostate cancer

The President of the University of Minnesota has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
by Tim Post

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Minn. high court sets budget-cuts case for March

The Minnesota Supreme Court has agreed to take quick action on a ruling that undercuts Gov. Pawlenty's authority to balance the budget by himself.
by Tom Scheck

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Lawmakers want to combat obesity in Minn. schools

A bipartisan group of state lawmakers wants to combat obesity in Minnesota by improving physical activity and nutrition in public schools.
by Tim Pugmire

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Lawmakers holding hearing on state's verification problems

At the state Capitol Tuesday, lawmakers will have their first chance to ask questions about the state's employment verification problems and Lookout Services, a Texas contractor hired by the state to check the immigration status of new hires.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Teamsters union backs Dayton for governor

Democrat Mark Dayton secured the backing of a second labor union in the race for governor.
by Tom Scheck

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Civil rights leader honors King at annual breakfast

Civil rights leader honors King at annual breakfast

Two thousand people marked the annual Martin Luther King Day holiday at a breakfast at the Minneapolis Convention Center Monday morning. It was the 20th anniversary of the event, and it featured the Reverend Joseph Lowery, a civil rights pioneer and successor to King.
by Tim Nelson

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Mpls. teen shot in city's 6th slaying of 2010

Minneapolis police say a teenager was gunned down less than a block from his house, marking the city's sixth homicide of the new year.

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Cyclist reaches $70K settlement with City of Mpls.

A man who claims he was roughed up by Minneapolis police during a Critical Mass bike ride two years ago has reached a $70, 000 settlement with the city.

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Pioneer Press parent to file for bankruptcy

Pioneer Press parent to file for bankruptcy

The holding company for MediaNews Group Inc. newspapers, including The St. Paul Pioneer Press, says it plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

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