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.

Recent content from Randy Furst

On the road to storm recovery

Public and private money flows to north Minneapolis community and nonprofit groups in wake of May 22 tornado.

Updated: July 12, 2011, - 10:14 PM

B&B building in fire not inspected

The main house of the bed and breakfast in New Ulm did not have a fire inspection in 2010 and was unlicensed to have lodgers. New Ulm fire officials said they were told rooms in house wouldn't be rented.

Updated: July 07, 2011, - 10:15 AM

3 dead after car flips into Sauk River

The partially submerged vehicle was discovered by a deputy who saw a street sign that was knocked over and got out to investigate.

Updated: July 04, 2011, - 10:01 PM

Food for poor overcomes shutdown

A food shelf distribution program that was suspended has been quickly restored after a hunger organization plea.

Updated: July 04, 2011, - 07:49 PM

Rocco Forte retires amid questions

Minneapolis' chief of regulation and emergency preparedness, former fire chief and a city worker for 36 years, drew praise but also faces an investigation.

Updated: July 01, 2011, - 01:05 AM

Feds: No Strike Force charges

The Justice Department has informed the FBI that it does not plan more prosecutions of the former Metro Gang Strike Force.

Updated: June 20, 2011, - 09:56 PM

Whistleblower: Daughter ranted; Mom has to pay

One judge called contractor's work defective; another said posting was defamation.

Updated: June 20, 2011, - 03:30 PM

City of Minneapolis gives bad repair advice

Until state intervened, city officials were recommending that tornado victims use a list featuring 22 unlicensed home-repair companies.

Updated: June 14, 2011, - 11:28 AM

Questionable contractors target North Side after tornado

Officials warn residents: Do your homework, get a written estimate.

Updated: June 06, 2011, - 05:27 PM

Whistleblower: Time share rip-offs soaring

The feds put one time share resale operation out of business, but others are flourishing.

Updated: June 05, 2011, - 07:33 AM

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