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Ground Level: The real St. Cloud

Ground Level: The real St. Cloud

Nearly 50 people gathered at the Great River Regional Library in St. Cloud to discuss the past and the future of this once-small central Minnesota town on the Mississippi River.
by MPR News Staff

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St. Paul City Council proposes steps to address housing problems in city

St. Paul City Council proposes steps to address housing problems in city

Council members unanimously passed what they described as a call for action "to create and preserve housing that is affordable at all income levels, address racial, social and economic disparities in housing, and create infrastructure needed to stabilize housing for all in Saint Paul."
by Nina Moini

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Hillary Clinton says she'll help immigrants reunite with children

Hillary Clinton says she'll help immigrants reunite with children

Hillary Clinton is offering a helping hand to immigrants looking to reunite with their families: She says she'll help organize transportation they might not be able to afford.
by Associated Press

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Songwriting program helps military veterans find a voice

Songwriting program helps military veterans find a voice

Veterans have found peace and newfound hope with the program and singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier, who released an album this year exclusively featuring songs co-written with veterans and their family members.
by Associated Press

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Doctoral student compiles database of indigenous women who've gone missing

Doctoral student compiles database of indigenous women who've gone missing

A doctoral student found no solid data on the many indigenous women in the U.S. and Canada who have gone missing or died under suspicious circumstances. So she compiled it herself.
by Nate Hegyi

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Voices from the Bayou

From the Larose Civic Center in Louisiana, Kerri Miller speaks to a gathering of engineers, educators, shrimpers, tribal leaders and others about their ideas, programs and progress for improving quality life along the last miles of the Mississippi.
by Kerri Miller, Jeff Jones and Marcheta Fornoff

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NFL, players agree to temporarily halt enforcement of anthem protest rules

NFL, players agree to temporarily halt enforcement of anthem protest rules

The NFL and the NFL Players Association have agreed to temporarily suspend enforcement of new rules requiring players to stand during the national anthem while discussions on the policy continue.
by Scott Neuman

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With 'slut' comments, Lewis' radio career flares up again

With 'slut' comments, Lewis' radio career flares up again

The nation's Republican congressional campaign is sticking with Minnesota Rep. Jason Lewis after comments surfaced from a 2012 radio program where he wondered aloud, "Can we call anybody a slut?"
by The Associated Press

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Trump administration extends special protected status for Somalis

The surprise decision allows hundreds of Somalis living in Minnesota who fled violence and famine in their home country to stay another 18 months.
by Dan Kraker

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Zuckerberg looks to clear up stance on Facebook, fake news and the Holocaust

Zuckerberg looks to clear up stance on Facebook, fake news and the Holocaust

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg says he "didn't intend to defend the intent of people" who deny the Holocaust occurred, after his remarks on fake news and hoaxes were criticized this week.

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