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Inside the world's largest refugee camp

Dadaab was created in 1991 as a temporary home for the thousands of people fleeing war in Somalia. Today, it's the largest refugee camp in the world. Tom Weber talks with the author of a new book about Dadaab, "City of Thorns," as well as two Somali Minnesotans who grew up in the camp.
by MPR News Staff

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Students, panel want U to better address discrimination

A group of University of Minnesota students spoke out about policing and discrimination at the University of Minnesota on Thursday, during an event about protests and protesting.
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Dayton's paid parental leave pitch sets stage for debate

Dayton's paid parental leave pitch sets stage for debate

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce says more companies are finding ways to offer parental leave. But it also says it's best to let employers figure out how to do that.
by Martin Moylan

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How will host Chris Rock treat the Oscars' lack of diversity?

How will host Chris Rock treat the Oscars' lack of diversity?

Since it was revealed that all 20 of this year's Academy Award acting nominees are white, everyone's waiting to see how the host -- a comedian who never pulls punches -- will handle it.
by Elizabeth Blair

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A year on, did NFL anti-domestic violence efforts work?

A year on, did NFL anti-domestic violence efforts work?

After a tumultuous season, the NFL condemned domestic violence in its ranks, and put a spotlight on the issue during the last Super Bowl. A year later, it's unclear whether that has made a difference.
by Karen Grigsby Bates

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Confused about your student loans? You're not alone

Confused about your student loans? You're not alone

Here are the tips, tools and calculators that can help make sense of all that debt.
by Acacia Squires

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State panel recommends new measures to protect children

The state should help recruit child protection workers for rural counties and review law enforcement's role in removing children from their homes, according to a legislative task force.
by Jon Collins

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