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Woman wants $42,000 restitution from St. Paul priest

A woman who accused a former St. Paul priest of inappropriate sexual conduct wants him to pay $42,000 in restitution. A jury convicted Christopher Wenthe of third-degree criminal sexual conduct Nov. 15 for having sex with the female parishioner at Nativity of Our Lord in 2003 when she sought spiritual counseling.

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Anderson campaigns to publish names of alleged abusive priests

Anderson campaigns to publish names of alleged abusive priests

For at least the last 10 years, Catholic dioceses across the country have created lists of priests credibly accused of sexual misconduct. None of the six dioceses in Minnesota have yet published the names of the priests credibly accused. But some want that to change.
by Conrad Wilson

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How can my identity be a source of worry?

How can my identity be a source of worry?

An aunt "worried" that her nephew might be gay. Her phone call sparked a family uproar.

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"No Jews Allowed"

"No Jews Allowed"

Midday presents "No Jews Allowed," an MPR documentary originally aired in 1992 that explores the anti-Semitism that was prevalent in Minneapolis in the 1930s and 1940s. Later in the hour historian Hy Berman reflects on that dark chapter of history and how the Twin Cities have changed over time for minorities.

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Minn. Supreme Court to determine validity of repressed memory in sex abuse case

Minn. Supreme Court to determine validity of repressed memory in sex abuse case

The Minnesota Supreme Court will hear a case Monday to determine if repressed memories can be used in a church sexual abuse lawsuit. If the case moves forward, the decision could lead to more sexual abuse lawsuits going to trial.
by Conrad Wilson

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Muslim, Christians clash in southern Egypt

Around 200 Coptic Christians and Muslims clashed in a southern Egyptian province after a drawing depicting the Prophet Muhammad was posted on a local Christian student's Facebook page.

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