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Mary Lynn Smith

Reporter | Metro

Phone: 612-673-4788

After getting a master’s in public affairs reporting, Mary Lynn Smith spent much of her 30-year-newspaper career covering government from the statehouse in Illinois to local governments in Minnesota. Now as a general assignment reporter, she covers a broad range of breaking news stories and features. She was born and raised in Chicago but has chosen to live, work, and raise a family in Minnesota -- first Duluth and then the Twin Cities.
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Hope lost: Bear shot by hunter

Bear researcher Lynn Rogers says the hunter didn't know he'd killed Internet sensation.

Updated: September 28, 2011, - 05:58 AM

Hiker's dad: 'I missed you'

After two years of anguish and dashed hopes, Al Bauer of Shakopee was able to embrace his son freed from Iran.

Updated: September 27, 2011, - 09:51 AM

Prep runner puts race aside to aid competitor

High school athlete from Andover carried an injured teen from Lakeville South until they reached help.

Updated: September 23, 2011, - 06:41 AM

Sour apple growers end legal tango with U

A legal tango over a sweet Minnesota apple is leaving a bitter taste.

Updated: September 19, 2011, - 10:54 PM

4 statues clues in search for dead baby's mom

Figurines and other items were in a bag with the body of infant pulled from the Mississippi River near Winona.

Updated: September 13, 2011, - 10:03 PM

Roadside birth in Maplewood had drama, happy ending

"I'm having the baby," said the St. Paul passenger. "No, you're not," said the driver. The passenger was correct. And in a whirl of controlled chaos, Kahlista Rose was born.

Updated: September 07, 2011, - 08:00 AM

Whistleblower: Recall too late for this home

Minutes after Rebecca Modert put her 3-year-old son to bed, a burning smell filled the house and smoke spread through the upstairs hallway.

Updated: September 06, 2011, - 02:07 PM

State Trooper who shot motorist on I-94 is identified

The State Patrol said David Kalinoff, a 12-year-veteran, shot and killed Debra K. Doree after she dragged him with her vehicle in what began as a routine traffic stop.

Updated: September 05, 2011, - 08:54 PM