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Reaction: Charges filed against officer involved in Philando Castile shooting

Reaction: Charges filed against officer involved in Philando Castile shooting

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi announced Officer Jeronimo Yanez would face felony charges for the shooting of Philando Castile. Several members of the community reacted, and experts provided legal analysis.
by MPR News Staff

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What are the consequences of legalizing marijuana?

What are the consequences of legalizing marijuana?

Voters in California, Nevada, Maine and Massachusetts voted last week to legalize recreational use of marijuana. What are the consequences of legalizing marijuana?
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Spanking young children declines overall but persists in poorer households

Spanking young children declines overall but persists in poorer households

One-quarter of mothers with the lowest incomes told researchers they'd administered physical discipline to a kindergarten-age child in the past week. Overall, though, physical discipline has declined.
by Rob Stein

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Have recent protests been effective?

Have recent protests been effective?

In a week of protests around our region MPR News and guests examined the importance of protests in American politics.
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Trump election raises concerns for Minnesota immigrants

President-elect Donald Trump's campaign promises have immigrants concerned about their future. John Keller and Irma Marquez Trapero of the Immigrant Law Center in Minnesota joined MPR News to talk about what questions they're hearing.
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Twin Cities and MN top of the list for volunteers

Twin Cities and MN top of the list for volunteers

The Twin Cities is number one for volunteers per capita, according to a national report. However, the report doesn't show the growing need to support the organizations that depend on volunteers.
by Manda Lillie

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A protest, a police officer, a yelling mother: The story behind a photo

A protest, a police officer, a yelling mother: The story behind a photo

A woman who appeared in a news photo from anti-Trump rallies says she and her son were heading home when they walked into a protest. She says she was screaming at police who were hitting a protester.

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Post-election racism makes students uneasy

Post-election racism makes students uneasy

Reports of racially charged incidents after Donald Trump's election, including a high-profile one at a suburban high school, are making some young students fearful.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Hennepin County seeks overhaul of child protection system

Under a $26 million proposal, the county would hire hundreds of new staff members and change focus for child protection work.
by Brandt Williams

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