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Photos: Protesters disrupt Mall of America

Photos: Protesters disrupt Mall of America

Protesters from the group Black Lives Matter staged a demonstration on one of the busiest shopping days of the year at the Mall of America.
by Jackson Forderer

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Counter Stories: How we celebrate the holidays

Counter Stories: How we celebrate the holidays

From collard greens to tamales, Celia Cruz Christmas albums to spontaneous four-part harmonies, Counter Stories crew members share their holiday traditions.

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#BlackLivesMatter protest fills Mall of America rotunda; 25 arrested

#BlackLivesMatter protest fills Mall of America rotunda; 25 arrested

Protesters with their arms in the air, chanting, "Hands up! Don't shoot!" walked through the Mall of America Saturday afternoon, while others gathered in the building's rotunda amid stories-high silver Christmas trees, chanting "Black Lives Matter."
by Brandt Williams, Curtis Gilbert and MPR News Staff

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Supreme Court clears way for same-sex marriage in Florida

The court rejected a request by Florida's attorney general to maintain a judge's stay that would have kept same-sex couples from marrying in the state.

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Immigration is driving broad demographic shifts in U.S., report says

Immigration is driving broad demographic shifts in U.S., report says

The U.S. Census Bureau has projected that migration to the U.S. will become the primary driver of population increases sometime between 2027 and 2038.

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In its 30th year, Mpls. march honors the homeless

In its 30th year, Mpls. march honors the homeless

Holding signs marked with the names and ages of the 158 dead, the marchers walked two miles through Minneapolis.
by Kia Farhang

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Counter Stories: Organized disruption

Counter Stories: Organized disruption

Anthony Newby, executive director of the Minneapolis-based "Neighborhoods Organizing for Change" joins the Counter Stories team to talk about the protests against police brutality.

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To stop teen drinking parties, fine the parents

To stop teen drinking parties, fine the parents

When it comes to teenage drinking, the typical venue is a party. It may surprise you to learn that many parents are aware that alcohol is flowing at these events.
by Patti Neighmond

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