Social Issues

March 26, 2014 8:20 AM

Franken pushes bill aimed at 'stalking' apps

Sen. Al Franken is going to "try again" to pass an anti-stalking law that focuses specifically on what our mobile devices know about us. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke about the bill with Franken, a DFLer who chairs the Senate Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law.

by Cathy Wurzer

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March 25, 2014 11:55 AM

Do you let your deer up on the bed?

Wild animals are cute when they're babies. But they may live for decades.

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March 25, 2014 7:36 AM

White House proposes halting collection of phone data

The revamping of NSA procedures was broadly outlined by President Obama in a speech in January after months of leaks from former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden. The president said he wanted to get the government out of the business of collecting phone data.

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March 24, 2014 7:05 AM

Seward co-op's expansion marks growing trend for alternative grocers

Many of the cooperative groceries in the Twin Cities are planning expansions or additional locations. Powered by consumer demand for organics and natural foods, it's a strong comeback for an industry whose future was shaky just a decade ago.

by Jon Collins

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March 24, 2014 5:00 AM

Nursing homes turn to iPods to help residents

A Wisconsin program employs iPods with personalized playlists to rekindle residents' memories with familiar music, as well as lift their spirits and improve their interaction with family members, other residents and staffers.

by The Associated Press

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March 24, 2014 4:00 AM

Petition asks Obama to pardon Dakota 38

A Mankato City Council member is seeking a presidential pardon for the 38 Dakota men hanged in a mass execution at the end of the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862.

by The Associated Press

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March 23, 2014 9:06 AM

Ex-SEALS keynote event for Minnesota troops

A pair of former Navy SEALs are the keynote speakers for Tuesday's annual fundraising dinner for the Minnesotans' Military Appreciation Fund.

by The Associated Press

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March 21, 2014 9:00 AM

BBC: The door back to Mexico

The BBC is on the US border, exploring the journey that Mexican deportees take as they pass through a set of metal doors in the security fence at San Ysidro, California back to their home country.

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March 20, 2014 4:04 PM

Henn. County to let inmates wear religious head coverings

Inmates can wear a jail-issued hijab, the Muslim headscarf, or other religious headwear as long as there's no threat to safety and security, Sheriff Rich Stanek said Thursday. The jail also will issue yarmulkes and kufi hats.

by Laura Yuen