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January 12, 2015 2:29 PM

U.Va. reinstates fraternity accused in 'Rolling Stone' rape story

In announcing the news, the university said police in Charlottesville, Va., haven't been able to confirm accusations involving the fraternity in the November 2014 article.

by Sam Sanders

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January 9, 2015 11:30 AM

Looking back at 40 years of Hmong migration to U.S.

We look back at the history of the Hmong people, both in Southeast Asia and Minnesota.

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January 9, 2015 4:00 AM

Minority groups deeply dissatisfied with child protection services

Children of color are much more likely to be reported to Minnesota's child protection system than white children, but a group of African-American professionals is concerned that the response is now too hands-off.

by Sasha Aslanian

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January 7, 2015 6:33 AM

Fillmore Co. to dismiss criminal charges against Amish couple for building house without a permit

Prosecutors have instead filed a civil complaint against Ammon and Sarah Swartzentruber for allegedly building a home without a permit.

by Elizabeth Baier

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January 6, 2015 10:07 AM

Charities, shelters struggle to aid needy as temperatures plunge

Charities are stepping up efforts to help the homeless as bone-chilling cold grips Minnesota this week.

by Tim Nelson and Jon Collins

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January 6, 2015 4:00 AM

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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January 5, 2015 5:56 PM

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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January 5, 2015 5:06 PM

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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January 1, 2015 9:00 AM

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