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Crime in Minneapolis: Perception vs. reality

by Tom Crann, Minnesota Public Radio
April 7, 2006

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The coverage of two high-profile homicides in Minneapolis has renewed the debate about crime in the state's largest city. One of the biggest concerns is the perception that the city is not safe for visitors. Media analyst David Brauer talks with MPR's Tom Crann about how media coverage influences those perceptions.

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