Minneapolis police plan to use text message alerts

Minneapolis and St. Paul police are planning to use a new service called Nixle to deliver public safety information to citizens. People can get the information by text message or e-mail. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Sgt. Jesse Garcia, a spokesman with the Minneapolis Police Department.

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