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After election, racist graffiti hits suburban high school

After election, racist graffiti hits suburban high school

In Maple Grove yesterday, racist graffiti was scrawled on a bathroom wall at Maple Grove Senior High, including one where "#whitesonly" was written just above another word: Trump.
by MPR News Staff

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Trump's comments on MN Somalis draw sharp response

Trump's comments on MN Somalis draw sharp response

The Republican candidate said that Minnesotans had "suffered enough" from the influx of refugees.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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Is mandatory civil service a good idea?

Most people don't argue about the value of civic and volunteer service. But should it be mandatory?
by MPR News Staff

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In campus free speech debate, nobody's really winning

In campus free speech debate, nobody's really winning

An incident at the University of Minnesota has become a flashpoint in the simmering debate over free speech on college campuses playing out across the state and nationwide this election season.
by Cody Nelson

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Criminal justice expert takes reins at Minneapolis NAACP

Criminal justice expert takes reins at Minneapolis NAACP

Jason Sole, a Hamline University adjunct faculty member, was elected president of the Minneapolis NAACP, succeeding Nekima Levy-Pounds.
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Study finds rent costs rising for more people

The study says that since the Great Recession, the number of Americans who find it difficult to pay their rent has risen to historically high levels.
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Secretary of State Simon target of anti-Semitic online post

Secretary of State Simon target of anti-Semitic online post

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon was the target of an anti-Semitic online post accusing him of plotting to steal the election from Donald Trump.
by Lorna Benson

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Hundreds rally for Standing Rock in Bemidji

Hundreds rally for Standing Rock in Bemidji

More than 200 supporters of the Dakota Access pipeline protest in western North Dakota marched about a mile through Bemidji to express solidarity.
by John Enger

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Lack of child care ratings systems leaves parents in a bind

Lack of child care ratings systems leaves parents in a bind

About 20 states are in the process of creating a ratings system for child care providers. But it's hard to decide which standards best measure quality and which are most useful to parents.
by Patti Neighmond

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