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Twin Cities

Gang strike force fallout raises new questions

Gang strike force fallout raises new questions

As the FBI continues its investigation into the now defunct Metro Gang Strike Force, questions linger about prosecutions related to those cases and how jurors view police testimony in future cases.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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Police to change review policy for dash cam videos

Police to change review policy for dash cam videos

Minneapolis police officials say they will make minor changes to the department's policy on squad car videos in response to a videotaped incident in which officers kicked and punched a man who they say resisted before he was arrested.
by Brandt Williams

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A new train station could be in Minneapolis' future

A new train station could be in Minneapolis' future

We're a long way past the golden era of passenger trains in this country. Even so, there's a plan taking shape in Minneapolis for a new train station sometime in the near future.
by Dan Olson

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What's next for the gang strike force?

What's next for the gang strike force?

Four legislative committees convene next week to discuss a new report alleging widespread misconduct and even criminal behavior by members of the now-disbanded Metro Gang Strike Force. MPR reporter Tim Nelson discusses what's next.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Nelson

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Beer competition brewing at State Fairgrounds

Suds specialists are gathering at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds with an enviable mission: finding the best home-brewed beer, mead and cider.

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NWS confirms four tornadoes touched down Wednesday

The National Weather Service has confirmed that four weak tornadoes touched down in the Twin Cities area Wednesday, bringing winds between 70 mph and 85 mph.

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Lutheran decision on gay clergy still pending

Lutheran decision on gay clergy still pending

Tom Crann talks to John Brooks, the news director for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America communication services, about the decisions this week on whether member churches should be allowed to hire ministers in committed same-sex relationships as clergy.
by Tom Crann

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