Twin Cities become a major part of national security conversation
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Since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Minnesota has emerged as an unlikely hub of national security activity.
From 9/11 conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui's arrest in Minnesota, to the investigation into suspected Twin Cities Somali Americans returning to their homeland to fight for Al-Shabab, this region is being closely monitored for signs of "homegrown terrorism" activity.
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