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New affordable housing in north Minneapolis

The City of Minneapolis is providing the land for the project and nearly $5 million in funding. The Basilica of St. Mary has pledged $1 million dollars to help build the apartment complex.
by Tim Post

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Women pass Marine training, clear first hurdle to combat role

More than 200 Marines have been training since late September in the pine forests of North Carolina. For the first time, women took part in the training. Three of them made it to the end and graduated Thursday morning.

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Number of homeless declines again, but gains aren't universal

The number of homeless people in the U.S. shrank from 2012 to 2013, according to a large government study that found the number of veterans and others who are homeless declined for the third straight year.

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55101 as hipster haven. Um, seriously?

55101 as hipster haven. Um, seriously?

A report out today has named ZIP code 55101 as the top hipster market for real estate in the country.
by Nikki Tundel

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At last, a drop in military suicides

At last, a drop in military suicides

Highlights from our conversation on suicides among active and former military people.

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Illinois governor signs same-sex marriage into law

Illinois is now the 16th state to allow same-sex marriage.

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White Earth Band votes to end 'blood quantum' for tribal membership

White Earth Band votes to end 'blood quantum' for tribal membership

White Earth Band of Ojibwe tribal members have approved a new constitution that dramatically changes tribal government and expands membership in Minnesota's largest Chippewa tribe.
by Dan Gunderson

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'Shop with Cops' builds rapport between children, police

'Shop with Cops' builds rapport between children, police

The St. Paul Police Department and various partners are getting ready for a holiday event that aims to bridge the gap between children and police.
by Laura Yuen

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NSA vowed repeatedly to fix its collection errors

NSA vowed repeatedly to fix its collection errors

According to court records from 2009, after repeated assurances the NSA would obey the court's rules, it acknowledged that it had collected material improperly.

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Vote could eliminate 'blood quantum' rule for White Earth Band of Ojibwe

Vote could eliminate 'blood quantum' rule for White Earth Band of Ojibwe

Should blood determine who is in the White Earth Band of Ojibwe? Tribal members on Tuesday will get the final say. If approved, the new constitution would scrap "blood quantum" and instead use family lineage to decide who is a member.
by Dan Gunderson

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