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Appleton sees jobs, state sees problems reopening private prison

Appleton sees jobs, state sees problems reopening private prison

Appleton hopes to convince the state to lease space in the closed prison, arguing it would bring jobs and help reduce prison overcrowding. State officials, however, don't like the idea of for-profit prisons.
by Mark Steil

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For troubled Minnesota youth, a map out of the chaos

For troubled Minnesota youth, a map out of the chaos

About a third of Minnesota's young offenders re-enter the juvenile system within a year of their release; about half return eventually. Adults who mentor those kids say it doesn't have to be that way.
by Riham Feshir

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As kids go online, new tools for parents to spy

As kids go online, new tools for parents to spy

As kids get online earlier and stay there longer, a new crop of technology is evolving to limit what they can see -- and to spy on their every move.
by Aarti Shahani

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John Kinder's "Paying with their Bodies"

In his new book "Paying with their Bodies," John Kinder makes the argument that while the conditions have changed for disabled veterans, the discourse and attitudes surrounding them have not.
by Tom Crann

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Yes, men have a biological clock -- and it's ticking

Yes, men have a biological clock -- and it's ticking

Science and pop culture have long preached about the possible risks for older mothers. But what about older fathers?
by MPR News Staff

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Results

Where does Minnesota stand in the race for president? Who's ahead in your legislative district? What about your local school board? And how is the balance of power falling into place in the Minnesota Legislature? Stick with us for href="https://elections.mpr.org/2016/">statewide — and nationwide — results as they come in.

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Missouri football players strike to demand ouster of university president

Missouri football players strike to demand ouster of university president

The football players joined a growing movement that has called for the university to seriously address systemic racism. For months, students have staged demonstrations across the university system.

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