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July 19, 2018 4:28 PM

Trump administration extends special protected status for Somalis

The surprise decision allows hundreds of Somalis living in Minnesota who fled violence and famine in their home country to stay another 18 months.

by Dan Kraker

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July 19, 2018 1:52 PM

What's the impact of fossil fuel divestment?

Marketplace economics editor Chris Farrell gives us the lowdown on how much it matters when cities or universities pull investment funds form fossil fuels interests.

by Paul Huttner

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July 18, 2018 5:27 PM

Human rights commissioner to address student discipline at Rochester schools

State Human Rights Commissioner Kevin Lindsey will hold a meeting with parents and community members in Rochester Wednesday evening, to discuss the increasing number of suspensions of students of color and students with disabilities.

by Catharine Richert

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July 18, 2018 4:28 PM

St. Paul syringe exchange aims to stem tide of hepatitis C and HIV

National health officials have called for local governments to embrace syringe exchanges in the face of rising hepatitis C and HIV rates for people who inject drugs.

by Jon Collins

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July 18, 2018 1:37 PM

Appetites: Don't settle for bad bagels. Here's how to find the 'real deal'

And now, a conversation about one of the world's most popular formats for carbohydrate intake, the bagel.

by Tom Crann

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July 18, 2018 12:11 PM

What would happen in Minnesota if Roe v. Wade is overturned?

President Trump's nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court opens the door to overturning the decision that made abortion legal in the U.S. But if that happens, what would the law be in Minnesota?

by Briana Bierschbach

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July 17, 2018 5:57 PM

Monarch butterfly 'way station' feeds migrating insects in Duluth

Volunteers in Duluth got their hands dirty planting hundreds of tiny plants along the city's Lakewalk. But it was no ordinary landscaping.

by Dan Kraker

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July 17, 2018 4:13 PM

Feds plan to move American who served time for homicide in China to MN

Minnesota officials are expressing concern about the federal government's plan to repatriate an American in Minnesota who served a 15-year prison sentence for homicide in China.

by Mark Zdechlik

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July 17, 2018 3:04 PM

Don't fret over shortage of new shingles vaccine

A new and more effective shingles vaccine keeps running out of stock due to high demand. But there is no need to panic about the shortage if you plan to get the shot.

by Steven John and Jiwon Choi