Twin Cities

August 21, 2009 5:00 PM

Lutherans pass measure on gay clergy

Leaders of the country's largest Lutheran denomination have decided to allow gay men and lesbian pastors in committed relationship to lead individual congregations.

by Toni Randolph, Martin Moylan and Elizabeth Baier

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August 21, 2009 4:49 PM

Downtown Mpls streets closed for Vikings game

The City of Minneapolis will close several streets around the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome tonight as a security measure for the Minnesota Vikings preseason game.

by Madeleine Baran

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August 21, 2009 4:01 PM

Emerald ash borer quarantine extended in Minn.

Minnesota agriculture authorities have put long-term restrictions in place for for wood products in Hennepin, Ramsey and Houston counties, which have been infested with the emerald ash borer.

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August 21, 2009 3:44 PM

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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August 21, 2009 3:26 PM

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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August 21, 2009 3:00 PM

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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August 21, 2009 2:52 PM

Klobuchar urging Minnesotans take advantage of 'clunkers' program

DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar is urging Minnesotans who can afford to upgrade their cars to take advantage of the "cash for clunkers" program before it expires on Monday.

by Mark Zdechlik

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August 21, 2009 12:00 PM

Program aims to fill food shelves with local fruit

A new program in the Twin Cities sends volunteers to pick fruit that would otherwise go to waste and then donates it to local food shelves.

by Madeleine Baran

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August 21, 2009 10:43 AM

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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August 21, 2009 9:42 AM

38th Street LRT closed for construction this weekend

Portions of the light rail line in the Twin Cities metro area will be closed for construction this weekend.

by Elizabeth Baier

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