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September 21, 2016 4:55 PM

Black men may have cause to run from police, Massachusetts high court says

A black man who flees police might be trying "to avoid the recurring indignity of being racially profiled" rather than attempting to hide criminal activity, the court says.

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September 21, 2016 12:00 AM

With future uncertain, Oromo Olympian visits Minnesota

Olympian Feyisa Lilesa hasn't returned home after protesting the Ethiopian government during the Rio games. He was invited to visit with members of Minnesota's Oromo community this weekend, and will continue to travel the U.S. until he can find a place to settle and compete.

by Manda Lillie

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September 20, 2016 7:24 PM

Restaurant owner won't remove 'Muslims get out' sign

Muslim leaders on Tuesday met with the southern Minnesota business owner who's keeping a sign saying "Muslims get out" in front of his restaurant.

by Matt Sepic

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September 20, 2016 6:52 PM

How would $15 minimum wage affect workers?

A conservative center sponsored a debate in Minneapolis on Tuesday focused on that question.

by Tim Nelson

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September 20, 2016 6:02 AM

Somalis report Confederate flag waving, threats after St. Cloud stabbings

Some St. Cloud residents say they're noticing more friction in a city that has tried to bridge gaps between Somali Muslim residents and others.

by Doualy Xaykaothao

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September 19, 2016 10:18 PM

Feds boost Red Lake efforts to fight opioid abuse

A large set of federal loans will help the northwestern Minnesota Indian tribe deal with the opioid epidemic, as well as infrastructure needs.

by Emma Sapong

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September 19, 2016 6:59 AM

Life after iconic photo: Today's parallels of American flag's role in racial protest

A Pulitzer Prize-winning photo taken during the busing desegregation protests captured a nation. The photographer and subject of "The Soiling of Old Glory," talk about it's significance 40 years on.

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September 15, 2016 1:51 PM

Teen creates app so bullied kids never have to eat alone

Natalie Hampton knows what it's like to have no one to sit with during school lunch. So she's created Sit With Us, an app that helps kids find friendly harbors in the crowd.