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Randy Furst

Reporter | Minneapolis

Phone: 612-673-7382

Randy Furst is a general assignment reporter at the Star Tribune. He has been reporting almost exclusively on the Metro Gang Strike Force since April 2009.

Talks stall in lawsuit over Minneapolis man's death

A lawsuit over the death of a mentally ill Minneapolis man who was subdued by two Minneapolis officers at the downtown YMCA in 2010 appears headed to a jury trial after settlement talks failed last week.

Updated: April 07, 2012, - 10:00 PM

New law throws Minneapolis police oversight in turmoil

Gov. Dayton signed a police-backed bill, opposed by the city of Minneapolis, that removes the ability of the city's review panel to issue findings of fact.

Updated: April 06, 2012, - 09:22 PM

End in sight for Hennepin County mortgage fraud cases

A five-year investigation of deals involving almost 500 homes in Hennepin County is coming to a close.

Updated: April 05, 2012, - 11:31 PM

Occupy protests to resume Saturday

Protesters plan tents in Peavey Plaza, where they can stay but can't sleep, and Loring Park, which closes at midnight.

Updated: April 05, 2012, - 11:16 PM

Senate passes bill to rein in police review

Measure aimed at curtailing the Minneapolis Civilian Review Authority was supported by police union, opposed by the city.

Updated: March 30, 2012, - 04:19 PM

Mpls. model seniors complex offers housing with peace of mind

New buildings include assisted living and memory care facility, plus a senior health and wellness center.

Updated: March 08, 2012, - 10:24 AM

Minneapolis police could join watchdog group

Proposal floated in Minneapolis would include cops in review of alleged misconduct.

Updated: February 29, 2012, - 09:51 PM

Tax-forfeited properties at 20-year high in Hennepin County

Hennepin County says it tries to avoid seizures, the majority in north Minneapolis, by negotiating with owners.

Updated: February 26, 2012, - 09:40 PM

Bills would rein in police review board

Legislative move would water down the authority of Minneapolis' civilian board to issue findings of fact in potential discipline cases.

Updated: February 23, 2012, - 10:27 AM

New names, old pains on Mpls. police review panel

Citizen board that takes complaints against police faces unsure future. Police Chief Tim Dolan and Mayor R.T. Rybak face criticisms as city's police civilian review board says it's being ignored.

Updated: February 20, 2012, - 09:43 PM