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A child's English skills are a lifeline for some immigrant families

A child's English skills are a lifeline for some immigrant families

As a student, Marisol Castillo acquired the language skills that helped her be an interpreter for her Mexican parents -- and support the family business.
by Marisol Castillo

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Highway Patrol: School bus, train collide in N.D.

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a school bus and a train collided near Larimore, about 30 miles west of Grand Forks.
by The Associated Press

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How to find shelter from the cold in Duluth

As the temperatures plunge, a lot of people will spend as much time as possible huddled up inside their homes. But what about those among us who are homeless?
by Tom Crann

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No-kill shelters save millions of unwanted pets -- but not all of them

No-kill shelters save millions of unwanted pets -- but not all of them

While some shelters indeed put no animals down, shelters are allowed to euthanize a percentage of their animals and still keep the no-kill designation.
by Greg Allen

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Minneapolis' quest for 'equity' doesn't please all

Minneapolis' quest for 'equity' doesn't please all

City leaders have talked a lot about racial equity, but not always to receptive audiences.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Activists call 2014 'a super banner year' for same-sex marriage

Activists call 2014 'a super banner year' for same-sex marriage

A year ago, same-sex marriage was legal in 18 states and Washington, D.C. Now that number is up to 35, and there's a strong possibility that the issue will go before the Supreme Court in 2015.

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