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Randy Furst

Reporter  |  Minneapolis

Phone: 612-673-7382

E-mail: rfurst@startribune.com

Randy Furst covers a variety of news stories in Minneapolis and beyond and is part of our team covering the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul. He also blogs for The Prez Fight.

Recent content from Randy Furst

• 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
• No officers left, Strike Force hires private eye
  He'll track down seized vehicles, case files as board closes out work.
  Oct 21, 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
• Victims who seek strike force seized property will be told of suit
  Callers wanting to recover things taken by the Gang Strike Force will be informed of a class-action lawsuit.
  Oct 8, 2009
• New way to fight gangs is unveiled
  The state's public safety commissioner wants a revamped oversight board and cameras in all squad cars.
  Oct 7, 2009
• Strike Force victims view hot line for help warily
  A plan to start a telephone hot line next week for victims of the Metro Gang Strike Force to call to get back their property and cash is drawing considerable fire and could trigger a battle in U.S. District Court.
  Oct 3, 2009
• Campion outlines ideas for new anti-gang unit
  The state's public safety commissioner presented a proposal outlining a task force with more accountability and oversight than the now-disbanded Gang Strike Force.
  Sep 29, 2009
• Ex-Gang Strike Force officer fired by Minneapolis
  The first firing came as Public Safety Commissioner Michael Campion said future anti-gang task forces would be under sheriff's or police departments.
  Sep 22, 2009
• Lawmakers seek details on Strike Force seizures
  Legislators want to hear about plans to return cash and property that the team seized. People with claims can call a hot line.
  Sep 22, 2009
• Strike Force officers on hot seat
  Minneapolis and St. Paul police won't reveal the identities of those being investigated as a result of a state probe of the Metro Gang Strike Force.
  Sep 4, 2009

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