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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.

Incoming Minneapolis chief, on the stand, criticizes top police brass

Yet she defended reassignment of two officers, who are suing.

Updated: July 20, 2012, - 11:25 PM

Mpls. cop seeking $640,000 in suit over job transfer

Lt. Andy Smith wants Minneapolis to reimburse him for lost overtime and Sgt. Pat King wants $80,000 for disclosing his overtime.

Updated: July 19, 2012, - 11:14 PM

Cop hints at strife on Minneapolis force

Lt. Andrew Smith, testifying in a suit against Minneapolis over an unwanted transfer, said an assistant chief was "enjoying my misery."

Updated: July 19, 2012, - 12:30 AM

Minneapolis cop claims retaliation over role in FBI probe

He is one of two officers suing Minneapolis on a claim they were transferred unfairly.

Updated: July 17, 2012, - 11:40 PM

Minneapolis chief seeks 30 more firefighters

Minneapolis Fire Chief John Fruetel said he has trouble meeting minimum requirements and would like 30 additional firefighters.

Updated: July 12, 2012, - 10:53 PM

Drug-training cop could face charges

Occupy protesters in Minneapolis had alleged that police officers supplied them with marijuana.

Updated: July 11, 2012, - 09:41 PM

Holiday is over, but heat isn’t

With miserably hot weather here another day, the advice is to stay cool and skip the run.

Updated: July 04, 2012, - 10:08 PM

Strains found in Minneapolis Fire Department

Report raises concerns about low morale, aging equipment and staffing in Minneapolis department.

Updated: July 04, 2012, - 08:11 AM

Twin Cities still worst in U.S. for black jobseekers

New report shows little change from 2009 unemployment rates.

Updated: July 03, 2012, - 08:16 AM

We've had enough, North Side leaders say

Key community leaders in the neighborhood where 5-year-old Nezzel Banks was killed wasted little time, convening a meeting Tuesday and deciding to launch an immediate anti-violence campaign they hope will galvanize north Minneapolis.

Updated: June 26, 2012, - 10:54 PM