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Indiana governor: Lawmakers to 'clarify' anti-gay law

Indiana governor: Lawmakers to 'clarify' anti-gay law

Gov. Mike Pence -- facing a major backlash from a new law that would allow businesses in the state to cite religious objections to refuse to serve gay people -- says he supports an effort to "clarify the intent" of the legislation.

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Cedar-Riverside tenants protest lack of parking, discrimination

Cedar-Riverside tenants protest lack of parking, discrimination

Residents of Riverside Plaza have complained about a lack of parking spaces and broken elevators at the building owned by Sherman Associates. Management is meeting with tenants' and community leaders to address the concerns.
by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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Task force recommends 93 reforms to child protection system

Reforms focus on child safety, cultural sensitivity and funding, according to a draft document released by the Governor's Task Force on the Protection of Children.
by Jon Collins

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Office fridge foraging: Petty theft or public service?

Office fridge foraging: Petty theft or public service?

There is perhaps no greater opportunity to introduce tension into the workplace than within the walls of the office refrigerator.
by Dan Pashman

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Bemidji death casts student drinking in harsh light

Bemidji death casts student drinking in harsh light

Like other college towns, Bemidji finds underage drinking a tough problem - and a serious danger.
by John Enger

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Somali students describe pattern of harassment

Somali students describe pattern of harassment

Students at a St. Cloud high school say their walkout was about more than a single photo on the Web.
by Peter Cox

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One Minnesotan's adventurous march to Montgomery 50 years ago

One Minnesotan's adventurous march to Montgomery 50 years ago

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the three historic civil rights marches that started in Selma, Ala., and led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act.

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The challenges facing Minnesota nursing homes

The challenges facing Minnesota nursing homes

Nursing home owners and workers have told Minnesota legislators that they aren't getting enough money from the state to stay open and to keep the best staff in their facilities for years.

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