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Large majority of Minnesota homeless people have a mental illness

Large majority of Minnesota homeless people have a mental illness

A new study from the Wilder Foundation indicates nearly two-thirds of Minnesota's homeless population is living with a mental health condition, which can exacerbate their difficulty finding and keeping housing.
by Alisa Roth

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American Muslims in public life say they face outsized scrutiny

American Muslims in public life say they face outsized scrutiny

Many say the storm of criticism around Minnesota Democrat Ilhan Omar, the first black Muslim woman in Congress, is more about who she is than what she says. Her experience is familiar to other Muslim leaders.
by Leila Fadel

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'Depraved mind' not at play in Noor case, defense argues

'Depraved mind' not at play in Noor case, defense argues

Attorneys for former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor are asking a judge to acquit him of murder and manslaughter charges in the shooting death of Justine Ruszczyk.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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'Like a zombie': Mother of suspect in MOA attack tells his story

'Like a zombie': Mother of suspect in MOA attack tells his story

Becky Aranda recalls the mental health challenges of her son, the man accused of throwing a 5-year-old over a third-story railing at the Mall of America last month.
by Alisa Roth

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On Mother's Day in Puerto Rico, hope to visit a mother's grave turns to anguish

On Mother's Day in Puerto Rico, hope to visit a mother's grave turns to anguish

The municipal cemetery in Lares, Puerto Rico, has been closed since Hurricane Maria hit. Residents flocked to visit when a portion of the cemetery was opened for Mother's Day, but many were unable to reach their loved ones' graves.
by Adrian Florido

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U.S.-Canada border staffing transfers raise fear of delayed crossings

U.S.-Canada border staffing transfers raise fear of delayed crossings

Hundreds of border agents from across the U.S. are being temporarily transferred south ahead of the busy summer tourism season, worrying those along the northern border who rely on cross-border commerce.
by Associated Press

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'All The Rage' isn't about moms having it all -- it's about moms doing it all

'All The Rage' isn't about moms having it all -- it's about moms doing it all

Psychologist Darcy Lockman says there's been progress since the 1950s, but equal partnerships are a long way off. Her book All the Rage explores the uneven distribution of childcare and domestic labor.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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Native American women, LGBTQ community members march to end violence, oppression

Native American women, LGBTQ community members march to end violence, oppression

In the first-ever Indigenous Women's March, more than 100 people gathered to speak out against staggering rates of violence, abduction and murder against Native American women and members of the LGBTQ community.
by Briana Bierschbach

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