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Michael Tonder: Art to inspire conversation about suicide

Michael Tonder: Art to inspire conversation about suicide

An art exhibit -- "What's Left: Lives Touched by Suicide" -- aims to start a conversation and opens tonight in Grand Rapids, Minn.

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Kentucky clerk found in contempt for refusing to issue marriage licenses

Kentucky clerk found in contempt for refusing to issue marriage licenses

Kim Davis, the Rowan County clerk, has been defying court orders by refusing to hand out marriage licenses in protest of same-sex marriage. A judge ordered her taken into custody.

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State Fair booth a sounding board, lightning rod on race

State Fair booth a sounding board, lightning rod on race

A Minnesota State Fair booth is sparking some provocative conversations about race. Much of the discussion revolves around whose lives matter.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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Boosting family leave is often about getting workers to stay

Boosting family leave is often about getting workers to stay

Nestle, Netflix and Microsoft are among several major employers that have announced big increases in family leave benefits this year. The moves are seen as essential as companies compete for talent.
by Yuki Noguchi

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Obama renaming continent's highest peak from Mt. McKinley to Denali

Obama renaming continent's highest peak from Mt. McKinley to Denali

Efforts to change the mountain's name back to Denali date back to 1975. The White House says changing the name back "recognizes the sacred status of Denali to generations of Alaska Natives."
by Brakkton Booker

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Live blog: Black Lives Matter protest underway

Several hundred demonstrators marched from Hamline Park in St. Paul to the fairgrounds. The group is currently gathered at the front gate of the Minnesota State Fair.

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Black Lives Matter demonstration marches to State Fair

Black Lives Matter demonstration marches to State Fair

Demonstrators gathered outside the main gate of the State Fair this afternoon, after marching up Snelling Avenue. Police say there were no injuries or arrests.
by Mark Zdechlik and Tim Nelson

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