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An unlikely venue for a church service: the local bar

This Sunday, Chris Fletcher will gather a group of pals at Dunnigan's Pub & Grub in Two Harbors for the second installment of "Bar Church."

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Would-be seminarians struggle to pay tuition

Would-be seminarians struggle to pay tuition

Seminaries around the country expected to see their classrooms fill up this past year. They figured people who lost a job and who felt called to ministry would choose to enroll, just as they had in past recessions. But in Minnesota, some seminaries are seeing the opposite -- the bad economy is hurting their enrollment.
by Annie Baxter

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Summer jobs can change our lives

For college kids and high school students, summer is a break from the academic grind. But it's also a chance to make money and get a peek into the working world. Two writers with their own diverse job histories talk about the lasting impact of summer employment.

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Electrolux makes changes to accomodate Muslim workers

Electrolux makes changes to accomodate Muslim workers

The freezer manufacturer Electrolux is adjusting its meal schedule to accommodate Muslim employees during Ramadan.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Muslim employees file EEOC complaint with Electrolux

Two Muslim workers at the Electrolux plant in St. Cloud have filed complaints with the Employee Equal Opportunity Commission over issues regarding the Muslim employees' observance of Ramadan.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Working with your hands to feed your soul

Working with your hands to feed your soul

Motorcycle enthusiast and philosopher Matthew Crawford explores craftsmanship and what we lose in the modern workplace by not working with our hands to make a tangible product.

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Wis. diocese suspends arrested priest

An Onalaska, Wisonsin priest has been charged with possessing child pornography.

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St. Paul Cathedral to show Mother Teresa relics

Mother Teresa of Calcutta's rosary and sandals will briefly be displayed at the Cathedral of St. Paul.

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A historical look at heaven, and what it means today

A historical look at heaven, and what it means today

Most Americans say they believe in heaven, yet few can articulate anything specific about their belief. A new book, "Heaven: Our Enduring Fascination with the Afterlife," looks at how the concept of an afterlife has changed throughout the ages.

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Protestors camp out at White Earth Reservation

A group of 50 to 60 peaceful protesters are camped out around the headquarters of the White Earth Indian Reservation in northwestern Minnesota.

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