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Poll: Cost of child care causes financial stress for many families

Poll: Cost of child care causes financial stress for many families

The most common challenge parents face when looking for child care is the high cost. At an average cost of $10,000 a year, infant child care rivals a year's tuition at a state college or university.
by Patti Neighmond

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Anti-Islam speakers urge rural MN crowds to prepare for Muslim attack

Anti-Islam speakers urge rural MN crowds to prepare for Muslim attack

At dozens of rural churches and schools, speakers have warned crowds about refugees and called on them to oppose Muslims where they live.
by John Enger

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Biking while black means you'll probably get stopped more often

Biking while black means you'll probably get stopped more often

According to a Minneapolis report, black bicyclists are stopped more often for minor violations than white bicyclists.

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Is Wonder Woman suited to be a U.N. ambassador?

Is Wonder Woman suited to be a U.N. ambassador?

This Friday the U.N. holds a star-studded ceremony to appoint Wonder Woman its honorary ambassador for the empowerment of women and girls. Many women's rights advocates are in an uproar.
by Nurith Aizenman

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Who looks out for utility consumers in Minnesota?

Annie Levenson-Falk, the head of CUB (Citizens Utility Board) Minnesota, talked about how CUB will focus on consumers' utility bills in Minnesota and how to lower them or at least keep them from going up.
by MPR News Staff

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Interactive redlining map zooms in on America's history of discrimination

Interactive redlining map zooms in on America's history of discrimination

In the early 20th century, the federal government categorized neighborhoods, based largely on race, to determine mortgage eligibility. A new site combines the maps -- and their revealing backstories.

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Kittley, bitter balls and potato greens: African customers find taste of home in farmers markets

Kittley, bitter balls and potato greens: African customers find taste of home in farmers markets

While African crops are typically hard to find across the country, they are increasingly abundant in the Twin Cities, thanks in large part to many Hmong-American growers, many of whom sell their produce only at farmers markets.
by Emma Sapong

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Workplace sexual harassment: Threat to victims, quandary for bystanders

Workplace sexual harassment: Threat to victims, quandary for bystanders

Allegations about Donald Trump's behavior toward women have revived a debate over sexual assault and harassment in the workplace. The problem persists -- but those who witness it can help. Here's how.
by Yuki Noguchi

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At Sacramento Kings game, singer of national anthem takes a knee

At Sacramento Kings game, singer of national anthem takes a knee

Since 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem to protest oppression, more athletes have followed his lead. Now a woman singing the anthem has joined, too.

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