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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.

Small Central Corridor project begins today in St. Paul

Downtown St. Paul drivers will get a taste of what construction will be like on the proposed Central Corridor light rail line when work begins Monday.
by Dan Olson

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Cyclist dies after being hit by car in Blaine

A 60-year-old bicyclist was killed Wednesday afternoon near Bunker Hills Regional Park in Blaine after being struck by a car headed south on the same road, police said.
by Elizabeth Baier

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First east, now west for well-traveled Pawlenty

Just a couple of days after returning from a Washington education summit, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is headed west Thursday for another forum on the topic.

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St. Paul police sue to keep gangs away from Rondo Days

St. Paul city officials have filed lawsuits against two street gangs in an attempt to prevent violence at the upcoming Rondo Days festival.
by Brandt Williams

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Anti-gay harassment incident goes viral via YouTube

A YouTube video that shows a group of teenage boys harassing a man amid a torrent of anti-gay slurs in Minneapolis has been widely circulated online this week.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Medical report: Army chaplain fell before his death

A report by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's office says Rev. Tim Vakoc died last week as a result of a fall at a nursing home.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Police agencies discuss future of gang task force

The investigation of the Metro Gang Strike Force is expanding, Minnesota's Public Safety Commissioner told police in St. Paul today.
by Tim Nelson

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Anti-gang unit to have all new members

A temporary, gang-fighting police unit will contain all new members while the investigation of the Metro Gang Strike Force continues.
by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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St. Paul Pioneer Press lays off 11 employees

St. Paul Pioneer Press lays off 11 employees

The St. Paul Pioneer Press has laid off 11 employees, including nine in the newsroom.

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