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The state of Minnesota child care facilities

A federal audit of Minnesota child care facilities found stronger state and county inspections are still needed after random visits to 23 facilities exposed persistent health and safety hazards.

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Oklahoma isn't alone in race-related fraternity incidents

In recent years, numerous other fraternities have been suspended and students expelled from school for racially tinged parties or behavior, such as hanging nooses or shouting racial profanities.
by The Associated Press

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Social Security data says 6.5 million in US reach age 112

Social Security records show that 6.5 million people in the U.S. have reached the ripe old age of 112. In reality, only few could possibly be alive.
by The Associated Press

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Blocking wire transfers could spark a humanitarian crisis in Somalia

Blocking wire transfers could spark a humanitarian crisis in Somalia

A California bank's decision to stop wiring money from Somali-Americans to their homeland has fueled fears that a financial lifeline will be cut, further impoverishing people in a precarious economy.
by Matt Sepic

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Survey doubts the diversity of Mpls. neighborhood boards

A survey suggests that the people who volunteer to serve on neighborhood boards may tend to be more likely white, better educated and more highly paid than the city's population as a whole.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Counter Stories: Enough talk on disparities

The Counter Stories crew says it's time for action on the gaping disparities affecting Minnesotans of color.

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After controversial autopsy attempts, medical examiner resigns

Dr. Thomas Uncini is stepping down in St. Louis County, one month after scheduling controversial autopsies on Native Americans in Carlton County.
by Dan Kraker

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Mall of America demonstrators plead not guilty to charges

Mall of America demonstrators plead not guilty to charges

Eleven people who participated in a Dec. 20 demonstration at the Mall of America are charged with trespassing, disorderly conduct and unlawful assembly. They have pleaded not guilty.
by Brandt Williams

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