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Friday Roundtable: Baton Rouge, Falcon Heights and Dallas

A journalist, lawyer and scholar reflect on the recent shootings across the United States.

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Political pressures intensify on Minnesota's few black lawmakers

Political pressures intensify on Minnesota's few black lawmakers

Only three of 201 state lawmakers are African-American. All face primary contests on Aug. 9. Their challengers, who are also black, say the legislators they want to replace aren't changing things fast enough.
by Tim Pugmire

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How to raise brilliant children, according to science

How to raise brilliant children, according to science

Two developmental psychologists break down 21st century skills and give everyday tips for parents on how to instill them.

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Photos: A small-town Fourth in the middle of St. Paul

Photos: A small-town Fourth in the middle of St. Paul

It's nearly 70 years old, runs five blocks long and lasts about a half an hour. But the neighbors of St. Anthony Park wouldn't miss their July 4 parade for anything.
by Peter Cox

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San Francisco news outlets unite to help end city's homelessness

San Francisco news outlets unite to help end city's homelessness

About 80 news outlets collaborated on "SF Homeless Project," publishing stories exploring feasible solutions to improve the quality of life for the almost 7,000 people living on San Francisco streets.
by Maquita Peters

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Elie Wiesel's 'This I Believe': A God who remembers

Elie Wiesel's 'This I Believe': A God who remembers

During the Holocaust, Elie Wiesel's family members were killed in Nazi camps, and he was held at Buchenwald. The Nobel laureate came to believe it was his job to share his memories of the atrocities. He contributed this essay to public radio's "This I Believe" series.
by Elie Wiesel

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Minnesota woman linked to backing terrorism in Virginia case

A Minnesota woman charged with supporting the militant group al-Shabab is helping the federal government's case against the ringleaders of a network of women who have sent thousands of dollars overseas.
by Associated Press

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Mpls. Urban League turns 90 in a 'hard year for black people'

Mpls. Urban League turns 90 in a 'hard year for black people'

Hundreds of people gathered at the downtown Hilton Thursday night to celebrate 90 years of the Minneapolis Urban League. President and CEO Steve Belton called it a difficult year, but also hailed landmark funding for racial equity programs.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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