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Reluctant readers: How to get kids to crack a book

Reluctant readers: How to get kids to crack a book

Convincing the young, reluctant reader in your life to crack a book can feel like an impossible task. How do build a passion for books?
by MPR News Staff

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Is the election really 'rigged,' as Trump and Sanders say?

Donald Trump has said the general election will like be 'rigged.' Bernie Sanders supporters expressed concern the Democratic primary election was biased. What do these accusations of foul play mean for voters?
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Op-Ed: The Dangers of Diagnosing Donald Trump

Op-Ed: The Dangers of Diagnosing Donald Trump

Therapist Bill Doherty says mental health professionals should avoid the temptation to speculate on the candidate's behavior.
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The highest-paid authors of 2016

The highest-paid authors of 2016

"Writers" and "millions of dollars" aren't often used in the same sentence, but these authors pulled in the biggest paychecks this year, according to Forbes.
by Tracy Mumford

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Libertarians in the limelight

Many on-the-fence voters are considering casting their ballot for a third party presidential candidate this year. Libertarian Gary Johnson is generating the most buzz.
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Politically correct language in public discourse

Politically correct language and speech policing on both sides of the aisle are affecting the political discourse this election cycle. What do people mean when they say something is "politically correct?"
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Friday Roundtable: Disparities in Minnesota from the eyes of those who fight them

Minnesota has topped many "best of" lists in the past few years, but the perks touted by many articles aren't equally accessible for everyone in the state. Three Minnesotans discussed why the opportunity gap persists.
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How to improve sex education at school, and at home

How to improve sex education at school, and at home

"The talk" should really be multiple talks say Dr. Leslie Walker and sex educator Al Vernacchio.
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Chasing 'The Muse': A novel searching for the heart of art

Chasing 'The Muse': A novel searching for the heart of art

Jessie Burton's new novel spins between the art world of 1960s London and the revolutionary fervor of 1930s Spain. At the center of it is a stunning painting, by an artist whose death is shrouded in mystery.
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