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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 storyFull story Updated Sep. 28, 2011

  • 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 storyFull story Updated May. 22, 2012

  • 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 storyFull story Updated Jul. 23, 2012

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