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St. Thomas holds campus-wide forum to discuss racism

St. Thomas holds campus-wide forum to discuss racism

The St. Paul university held a meeting Wednesday afternoon to address racism on campus. Earlier this month, an African-American freshman living in a dorm found an offensive message with a racial slur on his door.
by Jiwon Choi

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Families at homeless encampment weigh staying together, seeking shelter

Families at homeless encampment weigh staying together, seeking shelter

A conversation with residents of the homeless encampment in Minneapolis reveals what attracted them to that location and the challenges that they face in finding permanent homes.
by Max Nesterak

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Ryan says 'obviously' Trump can't end birthright citizenship

Ryan says 'obviously' Trump can't end birthright citizenship

Many conservatives have long called for an end to the constitutional right to citizenship for babies born in the United States. Most constitutional scholars agree with House Speaker Paul Ryan that the president cannot implement such a change unilaterally.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. agency investigates 'taxpayer-funded anti-semitism' against George Soros

U.S. agency investigates 'taxpayer-funded anti-semitism' against George Soros

A federally funded Spanish-language broadcaster called Soros -- among other things -- a "non-practicing Jewish financial speculator with flexible morals." Now, its parent agency wants answers.
by Colin Dwyer

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Before shooting, anti-Semitic incidents were on the rise

Before shooting, anti-Semitic incidents were on the rise

Jews make up only about 2 percent of the U.S. population, but in annual FBI data they repeatedly account for more than half of the Americans targeted by hate crimes committed due to religious bias.
by The Associated Press

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Parent-led group hopes to help hungry kids in Minnesota

Parent-led group hopes to help hungry kids in Minnesota

In little more than a year, four St. Cloud-area parents have managed to distribute more than 23,000 meal packs to hungry kids.

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A rural community decided to treat its opioid problem like a natural disaster

A rural community decided to treat its opioid problem like a natural disaster

A rural county in Washington declared the opioid epidemic a life-threatening emergency. They use a multi-agency coordination group straight out of FEMA's playbook to respond to the crisis.
by Anna Boiko-Weyrauch

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