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Waseca police say missing girl, 16, found safe

Madison Hjermstad did not return home from school Friday afternoon and authorities said they were concerned for her welfare. Officials said Tuesday she was located safe in Mankato, Minn.
by MPR News Staff

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Migrant caravan trudges through 'route of death' in Mexico

Migrant caravan trudges through 'route of death' in Mexico

Thousands of wary Central American migrants resumed their push toward the United States on Sunday, entering a treacherous part of the caravan's journey on a trek through one of Mexico's deadliest states.
by Associated Press

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Pageant aims to build self-confidence in Sudanese-American women

Pageant aims to build self-confidence in Sudanese-American women

After a five-year hiatus, a beauty pageant for Sudanese-American women is being revived Saturday in Sioux Falls, S.D. It'll bring contestants from around the country, including Minnesota.
by Laura Yuen

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State announces almost $88 million in housing grants

State announces almost $88 million in housing grants

Minnesota Housing Commissioner Mary Tingerthal said the investment will spur additional local and private funding totaling $364 million and support more than 3,600 jobs.
by Max Nesterak

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Rochester public schools investigating racially charged image

Rochester public school administrators are investigating a digital image of three people, one in black face, the other two wearing white hoods covering their faces and making what appear to be Nazi salutes.
by Catharine Richert

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Google employees plan global walkout to protest company's treatment of women

Google employees plan global walkout to protest company's treatment of women

Many at Google have been simmering since The New York Times reported the company gave generous exit packages to alleged harassers. Hundreds of employees have already walked out in Singapore.
by Emily Sullivan

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Gone to pot: Marijuana shortages plague Canada

Gone to pot: Marijuana shortages plague Canada

Legalization in Canada arrived Oct. 17, and it became the world's largest national marketplace for so-called recreational marijuana. But for now, it's a superlative in name only.
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