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Jared Diamond on overcoming national political crises

Jared Diamond on overcoming national political crises

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jared Diamond is working on a new book that looks at ways to identify, and overcome, national political crises.
by MPR News Staff

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APM reports documentary: Order 9066 (Episode 3)

APM reports documentary: Order 9066 (Episode 3)

Episode 3 of the APM Reports documentary, "Order 9066," about the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII.
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APM reports documentary: Order 9066 (Episode 2)

APM reports documentary: Order 9066 (Episode 2)

Episode 2 of the APM Reports documentary, "Order 9066," about the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII. This episode focuses on the War Relocation Authority, which tried to extract loyalty pledges from those incarcerated and enlist them for military service.

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Fifty-year-old memories haunt Tracy tornado survivors

Fifty-year-old memories haunt Tracy tornado survivors

It's been 50 years since the day Tracy, Minn., faced a hellish test, and residents found out just how fragile life can be.
by Mark Steil

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Well tread: St. Paul's public stairs link topography and history

Well tread: St. Paul's public stairs link topography and history

There are 65 public stairways left in the city, most dating to the 19th century. They take a lot of work to maintain, but supporters say they're still a vital link to neighborhoods and recreation.
by Tim Nelson

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The forgotten struggle for civil rights in the northern U.S.

The forgotten struggle for civil rights in the northern U.S.

Here's the story of a Minnesota woman, Anna Arnold Hedgeman, who was a longtime activist for civil rights, but has been mostly forgotten.
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