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• New unit in works to fight gangs and drugs
  The FBI would oversee the task force, with participation by the BCA and St. Paul and Minneapolis police.
  Oct 31, 2009
• Packs of robbers ambush two bicyclists and two pedestrians
  Packs of robbers ambushed two bicyclists and two pedestrians on dark south Minneapolis streets during an eight-hour crime spree this week, and authorities are hunting for at least six suspects.
  Oct 30, 2009
• Jury convicts Hopkins man in murder-for-hire plot
  A Hopkins man was found guilty of hiring a friend to punch his pregnant girlfriend and kill the fetus. Friends and family were outraged.
  Oct 30, 2009
• Minneapolis retirees stage a pension protest
  Retired cops and firefighters tried to meet with Minneapolis leaders over a suit that could reduce their benefits, but they were shut out. A ruling is expected next month.
  Oct 30, 2009
• March 27: St. Thomas student's death in Mexico ruled an accident
  Josh Gunderson, a Stillwater graduate attending the University of St. Thomas, fell and hit his head while on vacation in Puerto Vallarta.
  Oct 30, 2009
• Was Somali man's slaying a payback for testifying?
  A witness who identified a Somali gang member in a murder trial was killed Monday. Police are looking at motive.
  Oct 28, 2009
• Police Chief Dolan backed for new term
  In making the nomination, Mayor R.T. Rybak notes his "unusually strong partnership'' with Police Chief Tim Dolan.
  Oct 22, 2009
• Bloomington embezzlement case endangered 20 jobs
  A bookkeeper's alleged embezzlement nearly led to the shutdown of the Bloomington Knights of Columbus food service operation, an officer says.
  Oct 20, 2009
• Two top strike force leaders part of inquiry
  The Star Tribune has learned the identities of 16 officers reportedly under investigation.
  Oct 16, 2009
• Minneapolis crime lab gets promoted
  "CSI: Minneapolis" ... Hollywood it isn't, says the cargo pants-clad crew that runs the Minneapolis police crime lab, which today earns a prestigious accreditation.
  Oct 15, 2009

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