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As Oct. 7 approaches, synagogues and mosques bolster security

As Oct. 7 approaches, synagogues and mosques bolster security

Mosques and synagogues in the U.S. are bolstering security ahead of Oct. 7, the one-year mark of the Hamas-led attack in Israel.
by Adora Namigadde

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Fraud investigation targets priest’s alleged $72,000 in cash requests

Fraud investigation targets priest’s alleged $72,000 in cash requests

Police in southeastern Minnesota have opened a fraud investigation after a Roman Catholic priest in the Diocese of Winona-Rochester allegedly requested tens of thousands of dollars from parishioners.
by Matt Sepic

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As Minnesota’s Muslim community grows, old Qurans overwhelm mosques

As Minnesota’s Muslim community grows, old Qurans overwhelm mosques

Strict Islamic rules around disposal of the sacred text are colliding with state environmental laws, leaving Muslim leaders looking for a solution.

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Lutherans in Walz's Minnesota put potlucks before politics during divisive election season

Lutherans in Walz's Minnesota put potlucks before politics during divisive election season

Midwest Lutheranism has entered the national political limelight since Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz became Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate. But how Lutherans live their faith in the public sphere, especially on hot-button issues, can be as varied as marshmallow-topped hotdish and prickly pear cactus salad that are served at congregations across Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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Twin Cities Jewish community gathers to mourn hostage deaths

Twin Cities Jewish community gathers to mourn hostage deaths

Dozens gathered at the JCC Sabes Center in St. Louis Park. The congregation of nearby Beth El Synagogue has ties to one of the hostages who was found dead Sunday.
by MPR News Staff

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Meet the evangelicals trying to make a case for VP Harris

Meet the evangelicals trying to make a case for VP Harris

More than 80% of white evangelicals supported Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020, but a new group is trying to push some of those voters to the camp of Democratic nominee vice president Kamala Harris.
by Jason DeRose

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Political opponents Harris and Vance show Americans modern, interfaith marriages

Political opponents Harris and Vance show Americans modern, interfaith marriages

Americans are three times more likely to be in interfaith relationships today than in the 1960s. So it's no surprise you'll find two — in opposing parties — at the top of the presidential ticket.
by Sarah McCammon

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What are maternity homes? Their legacy is checkered

What are maternity homes? Their legacy is checkered

Christian anti-abortion advocates want to open more of these transitional housing facilities for pregnant women to meet a growing need.
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Minnesota school settles with professor who was fired for showing image of the Prophet Muhammad

Minnesota school settles with professor who was fired for showing image of the Prophet Muhammad

A former adjunct professor on Monday settled a federal religious discrimination lawsuit against a private Minnesota school after she was pushed out for showing a depiction of the Prophet Muhammad in class.
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