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Minneapolis landlords unload apartments amid multiple lawsuits

Minneapolis landlords unload apartments amid multiple lawsuits

At one point, Stephen Frenz and Spiros Zorbalas owned more than 1,200 apartments in Minneapolis. Now they're trying to sell every single one.
by Max Nesterak

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Pope asks 'pro-life' Trump to rethink young migrant decision

Pope asks 'pro-life' Trump to rethink young migrant decision

"If he is a good pro-life believer he must understand that family is the cradle of life and one must defend its unity," Francis said during an in-flight press conference en route home from Colombia.
by The Associated Press

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How colleges handle sexual assault cases could be changing soon

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced Thursday that her department intends to roll-back guidelines on campus sexual assault. De Vos believes that the current policy doesn't treat the accused as "innocent until proven guilty."
by Tom Weber

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Poor in Miami: Hoping to ride out Irma on bread and cans of tuna

Poor in Miami: Hoping to ride out Irma on bread and cans of tuna

While local news broadcasts have been dominated by images of people flocking to stores, many low-income residents can't afford to stock up on supplies or drive out of town.
by Nadege Green

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New co-op brings groceries, hope to north Minneapolis

New co-op brings groceries, hope to north Minneapolis

It took 10 years, but a neighborhood food co-op is finally a reality. The doors are open now at Wirth Cooperative Grocery. Some, including an ex-NBA star from Minneapolis, hope it's the start of good things to come.
by Emma Sapong

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How Minnesota's representatives reacted to Trump's DACA deadline

How Minnesota's representatives reacted to Trump's DACA deadline

Here is how members of Minnesota's congressional delegation have reacted to the Trump administration's announcement to end the DACA program.
by Brian Bakst

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Lee relative who denounced white supremacy resigns as pastor of NC church

Robert W. Lee IV said some members of his congregation were uncomfortable with the media attention he received after his speech against racism and hate on MTV's Video Music Awards in August.

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A black food historian explores his bittersweet connection to Robert E. Lee

A black food historian explores his bittersweet connection to Robert E. Lee

Michael Twitty's enslaved ancestors witnessed the Confederate general's surrender, the significance of which weaves through his new memoir as he seeks 'culinary justice' for African Americans.
by Nina Martyris

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