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What Supreme Court's same-sex marriages ruling means for Minnesota

What Supreme Court's same-sex marriages ruling means for Minnesota

The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down a provision of a federal law denying federal benefits to married gay couples and cleared the way for the resumption of same-sex marriage in California.
by Brett Neely

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Smithfield drops Paula Deen as spokeswoman

The announcement came days after the Food Network said it would not renew the celebrity cook's contract in the wake of revelations that she used racial slurs in the past.

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Minnesota ranks near top in well-being of kids

Minnesota ranks near top in well-being of kids

The bad news is that one in seven kids lives in poverty.

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Report: Minnesota 4th in child well-being

The Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzed federal data on economic well-being, education, health and family & community. It found New Hampshire ranked first, and New Mexico ranked last.
by Sasha Aslanian

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States fight discrimination toward gay foster kids

States fight discrimination toward gay foster kids

Discrimination against gay and lesbian youths in foster care is prevalent enough around the country that federal health officials sent a letter in 2011 encouraging states to develop training for caseworkers and foster parents on the issue. Advocates in a handful of states have increased efforts to train caseworkers, recruit foster parents and assign mentors.

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Pilot program aims to get more fresh food to the poor

This month marks the start of a new pilot program designed to get more fresh fruits and vegetables to Minnesota's low-income families.

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BBC documentary, 'Media Futures'

BBC documentary, 'Media Futures'

We'll listen to two documentaries from the BBC's "Media Futures" series.

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General: 'Days of Rambo are over' on plan putting women in most combat jobs

General: 'Days of Rambo are over' on plan putting women in most combat jobs

Declaring "the days of Rambo are over," a top general said Tuesday that cultural, social and behavioral concerns may be bigger hurdles than tough physical fitness requirements for women looking to join the military's special operations units.

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Homelessness increases in oil-rich N.D.

The director of an advocacy group says the number of homeless people is soaring in North Dakota.

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Coalition pushes to prevent and halt elder abuse

A coalition of Minnesota county officials, senior advocates, health care providers and banks is launching a statewide educational campaign on elder abuse.
by Rupa Shenoy

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