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Youth Radio: Young, gay and homeless

Youth Radio: Young, gay and homeless

An estimated 20 to 40 percent of homeless teens are on the streets because of their sexual orientation. In this report from our Youth Radio Series, Roy Lee Spearman Jones tells the story of being out on his own.
by Roy Jones

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Flooding traps 21 Minn. college students in Peru

A group of Gustavus Adolphus College students and faculty members are among those awaiting evacuation in Peru after mudslides swept an area near Machu Picchu.
by Toni Randolph

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In Minneapolis, why the jump in homicides?

In Minneapolis, why the jump in homicides?

Seven men have been killed in Minneapolis so far this year, and city residents and police officials are at a loss to explain why -- especially since last year, the city saw a historic drop in homicide.
by Brandt Williams

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Review: Cop acted properly in N St. Paul shooting

Authorities say a Maplewood Police Officer was justified in using deadly force when she fatally shot the man who killed North St. Paul Officer Richard Crittenden in September.

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AP source: Twins and Thome agree to deal

A person familiar with the negotiations says slugger Jim Thome and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract.
by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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Minn. DNR talks trash about fish house litter

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced anglers who leave behind bottles, cans, cigarette butts, or worse can be fined up to $300 and be charged for the cleanup costs.

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Groups want tighter controls over drug industry influence

Groups want tighter controls over drug industry influence

A coalition of consumers, labor groups, doctors and insurers are asking Minnesota lawmakers to pass legislation that would make it harder for pharmaceutical companies to influence doctors.
by Lorna Benson

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College officials expect deep cuts in higher education funding

College officials expect deep cuts in higher education funding

The future of the state's higher education budget is on the agenda at a hearing Tuesday at the Capitol, and College officials fear deep cuts in state funding in the next three years.
by Tim Post

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Group calls new Central Corridor stops an 'incomplete victory'

Federal, state and local officials said Monday that they've struck a deal to add three new stations to the proposed Central Corridor light rail line.
by Tim Nelson

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A tour of St. Paul's Union Depot

A tour of St. Paul's Union Depot

Tom Crann took a tour of St. Paul's Union Depot, the historic train station could become a major transit hub once again.
by Tom Crann

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