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May 26, 2015 10:45 AM

3 views: Evolution of public opinion on same-sex marriage

We look at Ireland's vote, historic U.S. polling on same-sex marriage and how campaigns for marriage equality communicate a message.

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May 23, 2015 1:55 PM

Autopsy: Le Sueur woman drowned in Minnesota River

An autopsy confirms a camper from Le Sueur drowned in the Minnesota River in south-central Minnesota.

by The Associated Press

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May 23, 2015 8:13 AM

Ireland votes overwhelmingly to approve same-sex marriage

Both sides in the debate conceded that the referendum to ensconce marriage equality in the Irish constitution has succeeded.

by L. Carol Ritchie

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May 22, 2015 4:00 AM

Rural firefighters worry next generation won't answer the alarm

In small-town Minnesota and across the nation, volunteer firefighters are an aging breed and the next generation may not be eager to sign up.

by John Enger

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May 21, 2015 1:21 PM

Twin Cities growing fast, census estimates show

Minnesota's population increased by more than 35,000 last year. Minneapolis and St. Paul alone accounted for about a quarter of the state's population growth last year.

by Jon Collins

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May 21, 2015 11:55 AM

Boy Scouts' leader says ban on gay adults not sustainable

Robert Gates says the organization needs to change in order to avert potentially destructive legal battles. "The status quo in our movement's membership standards cannot be sustained," he said.

by The Associated Press

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May 19, 2015 3:08 PM

60 percent: Record number of Americans support same-sex marriage in poll

That's a far cry from 1996, when 68 percent of respondents said same-sex marriages should not be valid.

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May 15, 2015 12:29 PM

Counter Stories: When white allies overdo it

People of color need white allies. But sometimes, can white people go too far in their efforts to support people of color?

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May 10, 2015 9:30 AM

U.S. Attorney greeted with skepticism at Somali forum

In the first meeting between U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger and Somali-Americans since six men were indicted on charges of trying to join ISIS, Luger received a polite but testy reception.

by Martin Moylan