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October 12, 2015 7:28 AM

Should the U.S. enforce greater restrictions on gun legislation?

For this argument, we welcome the St. Olaf debate team to argue gun control.

by Peter Diamond

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October 10, 2015 5:02 AM

Hmong farmers work to get produce in stores, schools

Like many Hmong farmers, Teng Thao's family sold vegetables at Twin Cities farmers' markets for years, but now they also sell fresh produce to grocery stores, co-ops and public schools.

by The Associated Press

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October 7, 2015 1:00 AM

Should there be an incentive structure in place for the sale of human organs?

Today we invite the U of M debate team to argue the ethics of selling organs.

by Peter Diamond

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October 6, 2015 1:00 AM

Should physician-assisted suicide be legalized nationally?

Today we welcome members of the University of Minnesota debate team to argue national legislation for physician-assisted suicide.

by Peter Diamond

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October 5, 2015 1:00 AM

Should online gambling be legalized nationwide?

Today we invite the University of Minnesota debate team to argue the points for and against the national legalization of online gambling.

by Peter Diamond

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October 2, 2015 6:30 AM

Meet the man behind Black Lives Matter St. Paul

The man at the center of this weekend's Twin Cities Marathon protest says he's on a quest for racial equality. Black Lives Matter St. Paul leader Rashad Turner brings a lifetime of experience in the city -- both good and bad -- to his fight.

by Tim Nelson

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October 1, 2015 3:37 PM

Among 23 developed countries, 80% of all gun deaths occurred in the U.S. How could this be?

Among 23 developed countries, 80% of all gun deaths occurred in the U.S.

by MPR News Staff

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September 30, 2015 6:46 AM

Ecklund wins special DFL primary to replace Dill

Ecklund won nearly 44 percent of the vote in the four-way House District 3A primary. He will move on to the general election in December.

by Dan Kraker

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September 29, 2015 12:42 AM

Should marijuana be legalized for recreational use?

Today we welcome members of the University of Minnesota debate team to defend or challenge the argument for the legalization of marijuana for recreational use.

by Peter Diamond