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Duluth activists decry rash of homeless deaths

Community activists are pushing for a so-called Homeless Bill of Rights, which would help protect homeless people from harassment and make clear that being homeless isn't a crime.
by The Associated Press

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Jobs coming to SW Minn. bring housing woes, too

Jobs coming to SW Minn. bring housing woes, too

Local leaders in southwestern Minnesota cheered when tractor manufacturer AGCO announced plans to expand operations and add jobs. Then the worrying began: Where would the new workers live?
by Mark Steil

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Ex-priest dropped as sex education teacher

Ex-priest dropped as sex education teacher

Harry Walsh is a former priest who was accused of sexually abusing two minors decades ago. The accusations came to light as part of Minnesota Public Radio's ongoing investigation into the church's response to clergy misconduct.
by Tim Nelson

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No vaping: In Fargo, e-cigs treated same as tobacco

City leaders in Fargo have decided to include electronic cigarettes in the city's tobacco ordinance, which means it will be illegal to give or sell e-cigarettes to minors.
by The Associated Press

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Pension change could speed police, fire retirement

A statewide change to police and firefighter pension rules could encourage more municipal employees to retire sooner.
by The Associated Press

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Seven lies and a fact about 'Lying'

Seven lies and a fact about 'Lying'

Author Sam Harris undercuts some of our myths about untruths.

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Dorothy Day Center's time may be up; new homeless facility, new location proposed

Dorothy Day Center's time may be up; new homeless facility, new location proposed

St. Paul's Dorothy Day Center was founded in 1981 and was never meant to be a place where people sleep. Now, up to 250 people cram into that building at night. But change may be coming. The city is proposing a new homeless facility with better services in a new part of the city.
by Julie Siple

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As Christmas approaches amid clergy abuse revelations, Catholics weigh options for giving

As Christmas approaches amid clergy abuse revelations, Catholics weigh options for giving

Allegations against leaders of the Twin Cities Archdiocese in recent months have triggered anger among many parishioners. If they choose to take a stand with their dollars, it could affect how the church moves forward with projects throughout the coming year.
by Tom Scheck

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New plan on homelessness ambitious in scope

Minnesota could become the first state to end homelessness among veterans. And it could do it in just two years. That's just one of the goals of an ambitious new statewide plan to combat homelessness. MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with the state Director to Prevent and End Homelessness about the plan.
by Phil Picardi

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