Twin Cities

January 27, 2016 11:47 AM

Green Line service resumes following morning fire in Mpls.

A small fire on the Washington Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis temporarily interrupted service on a portion of the Green Line light rail line on Wednesday morning.

by Jon Collins and MPR News Staff

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January 25, 2016 2:26 PM

Supporters of Mpls. Somali day cares say centers are innocent of fraud; Minn. agency and prosecutors disagree

The state claims operators were illegally drawing funds that they were not entitled to by claiming they had more kids than they in fact served. But supporters of the Somali day cares say that with no charges against individuals, the cases against the day cares are flimsy and target them without cause.

by Riham Feshir

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January 22, 2016 9:55 AM

Activists: Police officer's offensive Facebook post wasn't his first

Sgt. Jeff Rothecker admitted this week that he'd left comments on Facebook advising motorists to run over protesters during a march and rally on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. But a Twin Cities-based activist group said he'd made similarly offensive social posts in the past.

by Jon Collins

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January 15, 2016 11:28 AM

St. Paul seeks public input to pick next police chief

St. Paul will choose a new police chief in coming months and the city is laying out a months-long vetting process to find Chief Tom Smith's replacement.

by Tim Nelson

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January 13, 2016 2:09 PM

Country king Bryan is U.S. Bank Stadium's first big booking

Country superstar Luke Bryan is coming to Minneapolis in August, the first act unveiled for the new Vikings stadium. Officials say other announcements will be coming in as stadium construction wraps up.

by Tim Nelson

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January 12, 2016 2:37 PM

Good Samaritan saves child from burning wreck in Anoka County

The head-on crash Tuesday morning in Linwood left two people dead, authorities said.

by Tim Nelson and Peter Cox

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January 7, 2016 1:19 PM

Vikings tell fans to keep their shirts on as frigid game temps loom

The Vikings say this weekend's playoff against the Seahawks could be the coldest game the team has ever played. Team leaders are urging fans to be smart about the weather.

by Tim Nelson

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January 5, 2016 1:01 PM

St. Paul teen gets house arrest for attack on Central High teacher

Science teacher John Ekblad was attacked by the 16-year-old student last month while trying to break up a fight. Ekblad suffered a traumatic brain injury and other injuries.

by Jon Collins

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January 5, 2016 8:08 AM

Taxi drivers oppose MSP airport proposal on Uber, Lyft: What's at stake

The drivers are concerned a new ordinance being considered by the Metropolitan Airports Commission would undercut their business and give Uber and Lyft drivers an unfair advantage.

by Tim Nelson

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January 5, 2016 6:19 AM

Woman attacked in home invasion at Maplewood senior housing complex

Maplewood police are searching for three suspects in the armed home invasion. The victim was not seriously hurt.

by Matt Sepic

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