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Uptown reaches out after condo fire
With free meals and fundraising, a nearby restaurant is leading the effort to help those who lost everything in blaze. Updated Jan. 1, 2013
Water main break cuts off service to much of downtown Minneapolis
A major water main break in downtown Minneapolis today cut off water service to much of downtown. Workers are not expected to finish repairs until the evening.
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Students get rare chance to send project into space
Minnehaha Academy students are about to get some real-world experience that's literally out of this world.
Updated Jan. 1, 2013
- Section of downtown Mpls. still closed after water main break
- Ex-city councilman Minn used false IDs in feud with developer
- A deluge from below: Burst water main floods downtown Mpls.
- Scam artists get 57 years in prison for $195 million scheme
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- On eve of trial, alleged robber admits he'd likely be found guilty
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- Man's stabbing death is third recent Minneapolis homicide
- Stranger breaks into S. Mpls. home, sexually assaults woman
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St. Paul optimistic about filling the Macy's space
Boutiques, a Target or Kohl's, or even a mixed-use development are among the possible replacements for the retail stalwart.
Full story Full story Updated 9:19 PM
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Edina's historical mystery: Black flight
At the turn of the 20th century, Edina had a vibrant black population with leaders in key positions. Where did they go and why?
Full story Full story Updated Jan. 1, 2013
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Investigating a Deadly Fire
An apartment fire that killed six people in Minneapolis revealed serious flaws in the city's inspection practices and prompted major changes in the system. The apartments, which had multiple fire-code violations, were not inspected for at least 16 years.
Full story Full story Updated Sep. 28, 2011
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Complete coverage: North Minneapolis tornado
Two days of threatening skies turned furious over the Twin Cities on May 22, unleashing at least three tornado touchdowns in the metro area, killing one person in Minneapolis, injuring at least 30 others, knocking out power to thousands and leading to a curfew and school closings in north Minneapolis.
Full story Full story Updated May. 22, 2012
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Crime fighters gone rogue
In 2009, the Metro Gang Strike Force was shut down amid state and federal investigations. It was Minnesota's worst law enforcement meltdown in decades. The Star Tribune broke the first stories about the unit's troubles and the newspaper's dogged reporting ultimately showed what led to its demise.
Full story Full story Updated Jul. 23, 2012
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Project: The missing Somali men
Federal agents and Somali leaders in the Twin Cities struggle to find answers to whether up to 20 young men may have returned to Somalia to fight or receive terrorist training.
Full story Full story Updated Oct. 31, 2011
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Next Minneapolis mayor will inherit challenges
Minneapolis' budget remains under pressure, while development and other needs will claim cash.
Full story Full story Updated Dec. 29, 2012
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13 seconds in August: The 35W bridge collapse
The Star Tribune has identified the drivers and occupants of 78 of 84 cars, trucks and other non-construction vehicles that remained on the bridge or sank in the river, as well as six of the road construction workers.
Full story Full story Updated Jul. 31, 2012
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Ex-city councilman Minn used false IDs in feud with developer
Minneapolis is investigating his effort to prevent rival Kelly Doran from landing city projects.
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