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FCC takes step toward regulating TV violence

FCC takes step toward regulating TV violence

A new report from the FCC recommends Congress enact legislation that would give the government power to regulate violence on television.

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Library merger stuck on labor issues

Library merger stuck on labor issues

Time is running out for a proposed merger between the Minneapolis and Hennepin County Library systems.
by Brandt Williams

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New tribal chair seeks to honor the past, plan for the future

New tribal chair seeks to honor the past, plan for the future

Midmorning talks with the recently elected tribal chair of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa about leadership, her struggles as a single mother and about her efforts to make tribal governance more inclusive. It's the latest conversation in Midmorning's leadership series.

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Author Louise Erdrich rejects UND honor over 'Sioux' nickname

Author Louise Erdrich rejects UND honor over 'Sioux' nickname

Erdrich grew up in North Dakota and has an American Indian heritage. The offer of an honorary degree means "a great deal" to her, Erdrich said, and she would happily accept it but for the school's Fighting Sioux logo.

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A culture of unrest

A culture of unrest

For most people, taking a stand is a literal thing: getting off your couch, picking up a picket sign and hitting the streets. But for some people, public protest and disobedience is more than a one-time political statement -- it's a way of life.
by Sanden Totten

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Are Willmar immigration arrests part of a new trend?

Are Willmar immigration arrests part of a new trend?

Some people are saying the immigration arrests recently in Willmar were different. Immigrant advocates say the operation went on for several days and was more aggressive.
by Tim Post

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Bandits and baby monkeys

Bandits and baby monkeys

Sometimes taking a stand is not about politics or protest. Listener Jason Behuniak told us this colorful story about moving from powerless to empowered. It's an experience that left him more likely to step up next time.

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Crime and decay follow foreclosures in Minneapolis

Crime and decay follow foreclosures in Minneapolis

The home foreclosure crisis is setting off fears of crime and decay in some Minneapolis neighborhoods.
by Dan Olson

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Islam and the West explored

The spotlight on the Islamic religion has been getting brighter over the past few years. That hasn't burned away some of the stereotypes that some people have about Islam.
by Toni Randolph

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Research says youth programs benefit society

New research finds that Minnesota can expect a return of $2.72 for every $1 invested in mentoring, and $4.89 for every $1 spent on youth intervention programs.

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