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Dozens of churches declare themselves sanctuaries for immigrants

Dozens of churches declare themselves sanctuaries for immigrants

A group of Twin Cities clergy said Tuesday that their congregations would serve as sanctuaries for immigrants during the upcoming Donald Trump administration.
by Riham Feshir

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NDSU college Republicans cancel speech by Breitbart writer Milo Yiannopoulos

College Republicans at North Dakota State University canceled a planned speech by Milo Yiannopoulos, a controversial speaker from Breitbart News known for his caustic comments about feminism, Islam, and multiculturalism.
by Matt Sepic

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Reflecting on five years since the Occupy movement

Reflecting on five years since the Occupy movement

On Wednesday, Neighborhoods Organizing for Change will hold an event to mark the anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street movement.
by MPR News Staff

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As Minnesota gets new refugee allocation, a primer

A division of the U.S. State Department recently told Minnesota officials that the state will be allowed to take in 2,505 refugees for resettlement during federal fiscal year 2017.
by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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Almost 300 sex assaults reported on MN campuses in 2015

Almost 300 sex assaults reported on MN campuses in 2015

The state issued its first-ever data report on campus sexual assault on Thursday.
by Peter Cox

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ND gov: We won't block supplies to protesters

ND gov: We won't block supplies to protesters

Gov. Jack Dalrymple said blocking supplies of food and clothing would be a "huge mistake from a humanitarian" perspective.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Are we in a new era of African-American athletic activism?

Are we in a new era of African-American athletic activism?

Sports, race, politics and social change. LeBron James, Colin Kaepernick, Serena Williams... are more African-American athletes speaking out on race and other social issues? Or is it reminiscent of earlier eras with Muhammad Ali, Paul Robeson and Jesse Owens?
by MPR News Staff

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Surgeon General seeks to tackle drug, alcohol abuse

The U.S. Surgeon General has announced plans to tackle drug and alcohol abuse. Two health care experts discussed how these proposals work on a state level.
by MPR News Staff

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