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New doc takes a closer look at Muslim charities

New doc takes a closer look at Muslim charities

Midday presents "Alms in the Name of Allah", a new documentary from America Abroad that looks at the growth of Muslim aid organizations across the globe as well as the the care they provide and the concerns they raise.

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Faith and suffering in song

Faith and suffering in song

Conductor and composer Andre Thomas says that when choirs perform spirituals, they need to understand both the joy and the pain of the slave experience. He joins Midmorning to discuss the legacy of spirituals and their meaning for modern-day audiences.

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U of M joins handful of schools with Islamic law program

The University of Minnesota will become one of a handful of schools nationally to offer a program focused on Islamic Law and Human Rights. The new program will officially open at ceremonies on Friday.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Lessons from a war-zone coffee shop

Lessons from a war-zone coffee shop

Deborah Rodriguez dealt with patrons of all kinds when she ran a hair salon in Afghanistan. She wrote a memoir of that time called "Kabul Beauty School." Now she's turned to fiction with her first novel "A Cup For Friendship," which is also set in that country.
by Euan Kerr

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The Mourners arrive in Mpls. from the 15th century

The Mourners arrive in Mpls. from the 15th century

A group of foreign dignitaries arrives at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts this weekend. They're called "The Mourners" They are some three dozen alabaster figures carved for the tomb of a 15th century French Duke. The statues have caused a sensation at other stops on their U.S. tour.
by Euan Kerr

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Krista Tippett on creating civility

Krista Tippett on creating civility

Midday presents a special conversation from the UBS Forum with "Being" host Krista Tippett. Audience members and online participants discuss how to bring society together towards a common life, even while holding deep disagreements on difficult issues.

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Minn. student practices his preaching at festival

Minn. student practices his preaching at festival

Cody Maynus knew from a very young age that he wanted to be a preacher, but just how young surprised his kindergarten teacher. "I drew myself standing in a pulpit wearing a robe," he said.

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St. Paul attorney takes priest abuse fight to Europe

St. Paul attorney takes priest abuse fight to Europe

After filing more than 1,500 lawsuits against alleged pedophile priests in the United States, St. Paul attorney Jeff Anderson is now setting his sights on Europe.
by Laura Yuen

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