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Twin Cities' Catholic Charities gets a new leader

The Twin Cities' largest social services organization is getting a new leader. Paul Martodam will become CEO of Catholic Charities and he joined Tom Crann in the studio to talk about the role of social service organizations in a time of economic hardship.
by Tom Crann

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SPCO lowers ticket prices thanks to balanced budget

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra announced Wednesday that it balanced its budget last year and it is cutting ticket prices for shows at the Ordway and Ted Mann Concert Hall.
by Euan Kerr

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Teen charged in St. Paul shooting death

A 16-year-old St. Paul boy has been charged with second-degree manslaughter for allegedly shooting another teen in the head on Thanksgiving morning, killing him.

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U.N. reports progress preventing spread of HIV to newborns

U.N. reports progress preventing spread of HIV to newborns

Tuesday is World AIDS Day and All Things Considered talked with a Minnesotan who is just back from the front lines of the AIDS crisis.
by Tom Crann

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2 Dems challenge Paulsen in Minn.'s 3rd District

Two Democrats have stepped forward to challenge first-term Republican U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen in the western Twin Cities suburbs.

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Publisher, Timberwolves owner withdraw Star Tribune bid

The owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves and a Minneapolis publisher are holding off on becoming part owners of the Star Tribune for now, but haven't ruled out another bid.
by Annie Baxter

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IRV group fined for election law violation

The group that successfully campaigned for instant runoff voting in St. Paul has been fined $5,000 for violating election laws -- claiming in its literature that its effort was endorsed by two organizations.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Klobuchar urges release of hikers held in Iran

Sen. Amy Klobuchar asked the Iranian government to release three detained American hikers Monday, following Iranian accusations that the trio engaged in espionage.
by Madeleine Baran

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