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Religion and Faith

Right-to-die group fined $30K in Minnesota woman's suicide

Right-to-die group fined $30K in Minnesota woman's suicide

Final Exit Network was convicted in May of assisting the suicide of 57-year-old Doreen Dunn, plus a lesser charge of interfering with a death scene. The group's attorney says the fine will be paid this week.
by The Associated Press

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Archdiocese criminal hearing pushed back again

The first court appearance in the criminal case had been originally scheduled for June 24, and was later rescheduled to July 17 and then to Aug. 25. It is now scheduled for Oct. 29.
by Madeleine Baran

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Monastery prior steps aside pending investigation

Monastery prior steps aside pending investigation

A former student has alleged sexual misconduct by the Rev. Tom Andert, prior of the monastery at Saint John's Abbey.
by Madeleine Baran

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Confederate battle flag supporters to rally at Minnesota Capitol

Confederate battle flag supporters to rally at Minnesota Capitol

BC Johnson, who applied for the rally permit on behalf of "Minnesota 10,000 for Southern Heritage," is an African-American man originally from South Carolina, who said he supports the controversial flag because it represents states' rights.
by Jon Collins

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Changing religions, changing names

Changing religions, changing names

Changing a name after converting can be a healthy outer reflection of an inward shift, but Tamara Gray says that not making the simple change mindfully can lead into unhealthy territory
by Haleema Shah

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Clearing the way to replace St. Paul's overflowing homeless shelter

Clearing the way to replace St. Paul's overflowing homeless shelter

The two-phase project aims to become the largest project to house the homeless in Minnesota history.

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Anti-Somali post prompts apology

A Facebook user said she was sorry for saying she wanted Somalis "all sent back to Somalia."
by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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600 claims filed -- what next for archdiocese bankruptcy?

The bankruptcy case of the Twin Cities archdiocese moves to the next stage now that Monday's deadline for filing claims has passed.
by Madeleine Baran

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Archdiocese claims process enters next step

More than 300 people who say they were sexually abused by priests have filed claims in the archdiocese's bankruptcy case.

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Whistleblower files defamation claim against archdiocese

Whistleblower files defamation claim against archdiocese

Jennifer Haselberger, a former top adviser in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, filed her claim on the last day for creditors to come forward in the archdiocese bankruptcy case.
by Madeleine Baran

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