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Minnesota governor hopefuls align against tax increases, split over who has best future vision

Minnesota governor hopefuls align against tax increases, split over who has best future vision

Republican Lisa Demuth and DFLer Amy Klobuchar found common ground on taxes, permitting and more during a Chamber of Commerce candidate forum. Differences in style were on display.
by Dana Ferguson

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What does gang activity actually look like in the Twin Cities?

What does gang activity actually look like in the Twin Cities?

Recent shootings have put renewed attention on gangs in the Twin Cities, especially what law enforcement leaders are calling “Somali gangs.” Here’s what we’ve learned about who’s in these gangs, what they do and how they compare to gangs in the past.
by Ahmed Hassan

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Candidates for Minnesota’s open U.S. House seat face off in debate

Candidates for Minnesota’s open U.S. House seat face off in debate

All Things Considered host Clay Masters and the MPR News politics team break down a week in Minnesota politics with a recap of the 2nd Congressional District debate and a week of state politics.
by Clay Masters and Matthew Alvarez

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What drives someone toward extremist violence? CIA agent talks radicalization, warning signs

What drives someone toward extremist violence? CIA agent talks radicalization, warning signs

The FBI says it thwarted an ISIS-inspired mass shooting planned for the Mall of America. Former CIA agent Jack Rice joined All Things Considered to discuss how people become radicalized and what warning signs may arise.
by Brent Jabbour and Clay Masters

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To take on youth violence, Imam says Somali community needs 'real investment'

To take on youth violence, Imam says Somali community needs 'real investment'

Imam Hassan Jama of the Al-Hikma Islamic Center speaks with MPR News host Clay Masters about the impact of political scrutiny and negative rhetoric on the Somali American community, highlighting the unfair treatment and racial profiling they face.
by Clay Masters and Matthew Alvarez

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'We do what we have to do': Meet the elder protecting his neighbors at a St. Paul encampment

'We do what we have to do': Meet the elder protecting his neighbors at a St. Paul encampment

In August, the city of St. Paul closed the Pig's Eye Park encampment but many residents ultimately relocated to the Shepard encampment. One camp elder helps keep the camp safe for residents.
by Cari Spencer

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