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Dozens of agencies agree to a plan on Twin Cities gang violence

More than 40 local, state and federal law enforcement agencies have agreed to an outline for responding to recent gang-related violence in the Twin Cities area, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. It relies heavily on existing resources and new collaboration. A news conference was set for 1 p.m. Monday in Blaine. The effort follows recent shootings in Bloomington and outside the Eden Prairie High School homecoming game on Oct. 2. Specific measures and funding had not been announced when the stories were published.

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