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The SNAP gap: Benefits aren't enough to keep many recipients fed

The SNAP gap: Benefits aren't enough to keep many recipients fed

About 23 million American households rely on SNAP, formerly known as food stamps. But nearly one-third of them still have to visit a food pantry to keep themselves fed, according to USDA data.
by Tracie McMillan

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Single by choice: Why fewer American women are married than ever before

Single by choice: Why fewer American women are married than ever before

Rebecca Traister, author of "All the Single Ladies," says the declining marriage rates among adult women are less about the institution of marriage and more about the choices available to women today.

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Forum aims to bridge cultural divide in St. Cloud

Forum aims to bridge cultural divide in St. Cloud

To a number of outspoken neighbors, the community is stronger than some media reports suggest.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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Anti-Muslim slur has state keeping close tabs on license plates

Anti-Muslim slur has state keeping close tabs on license plates

Minnesota doesn't maintain a list of banned words, but state law does require that personalized plates avoid indecency, obscenity and immorality.
by Matt Sepic

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Despite law, mentally ill wait in jail without treatment

Despite law, mentally ill wait in jail without treatment

Legislation attempted to ensure that inmates with mental illness would wait no longer than two days for treatment. It helped some, but not all.
by Riham Feshir

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Some diverse views from Academy members on #OscarsSoWhite

Some diverse views from Academy members on #OscarsSoWhite

The organization plans to increase diversity after criticism of a very white cast of nominees. A big difference in how some members feel about the changes is based on how they view the Academy's role.

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Native Lives Matters protesters blocked by police

Native Lives Matters protesters blocked by police

Police had horses and more than a dozen squad cars along with a bus full of officers to stop protesters.
by Peter Cox

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