Twin Cities

January 3, 2020 4:00 AM

Drake to be demolished; Red Cross opens center to help displaced residents

Hundreds of people forced from their Minneapolis apartment building may learn more about their futures Friday.

by Nancy Lebens

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January 3, 2020 4:00 AM

St. Paul police report sudden spike in overdoses over holiday

Since last Friday, there have been 34 suspected overdoses in the city, two of them fatal. St. Paul police say uncovering the reason behind such a spike can be tricky.

by Nina Moini

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January 2, 2020 2:39 PM

Ellison seeks review of public defender's suspension

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is asking the state's Board of Public Defense to review the process that led to the suspension of Hennepin County's top public defender.

by The Associated Press

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January 2, 2020 11:40 AM

Minneapolis investigators say Drake Hotel fire remains undetermined

While Minneapolis fire investigators were able to identify the unit in the building where the fire started, they could not identify a cause. The Christmas Day fire displaced about 250 people. The investigation continues.

by Peter Cox

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January 1, 2020 4:00 AM

Welcome to the world, kid, and here’s 50 bucks for college

A new St. Paul program will start a college savings account for babies born to city residents.

by Jon Collins

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December 31, 2019 6:06 PM

3-year-old found in stolen minivan following bizarre carjacking

Minneapolis police say multiple law enforcement agencies teamed up to find a child who was inside of a stolen minivan.

by MPR News Staff

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December 31, 2019 3:06 PM

Co-founder of TU Dance departs after harassment suit

Uri Sands formed the company with Toni Pierce Sands, who will continue as artistic director.

by Marianne Combs

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December 30, 2019 5:37 PM

Fire survivors say relief isn’t coming fast enough

Minneapolis Foundation says $390,000 in contributions have been raised as of Monday afternoon.

by Brandt Williams

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December 30, 2019 4:00 AM

Cohousing: A housing alternative getting more interest

Proponents say cohousing, where a group of homeowners share spaces, responsibilities and experiences, builds community ties missing in many neighborhoods. But it’s not for everyone.

by Martin Moylan

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December 29, 2019 6:43 PM

One dead, one arrested after stabbing and vehicle crash in Minneapolis

Minneapolis police said it happened on the 500 block of South Eighth Street just after 11 a.m. There was an altercation between two men that resulted in the stabbing and crash.

by MPR News Staff

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