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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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The tweet that unleashed a torrent of stories of sexual assault

The tweet that unleashed a torrent of stories of sexual assault

Donald Trump talked about grabbing women's genitals. On Twitter, tens of thousands of women have told stories from the other side of sexual assault, sharing their stories with the hashtag #NotOkay.

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Listen: Theater Latte Da reviving 'Ragtime'

Listen: Theater Latte Da reviving 'Ragtime'

Theater Latte Da is keeping E.L. Doctorow's surprisingly relevant conversations about capitalism, police brutality, and immigration going with a staging of "Ragtime."
by MPR News Staff

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A pediatrician's view of paid parental leave

A pediatrician's view of paid parental leave

Paternity leave can make a big difference in a dad's long-term engagement with the child, doctors find. Paid family leave also fosters breastfeeding and reduces the incidence of maternal depression.

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Watchdog: Staff issues affect care at reservation hospitals

The internal watchdog of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services blames the often-substandard quality of care at hospitals serving Native Americans on outdated equipment and technology, lack of resources and difficulty attracting and keeping skilled staff.

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Pakistan toughens penalties for 'honor' killings

Pakistan toughens penalties for 'honor' killings

Pakistani lawmakers have passed a new law closing a loophole that has allowed perpetrators of so-called "honor" killings to go free. Now, they will face a mandatory 25-year jail sentence.

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