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Hennepin County moves social services out into community

Hennepin County moves social services out into community

Hennepin County has a five-year, $40 million project to decentralize social services. County officials say the plan for six regional service hubs will make it easier for county residents to seek help with food, money, or health care. The first hub, in Brooklyn Center, has been open for four months.
by Julie Siple

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One-on-one: Minnesota same-sex marriage debated

One-on-one: Minnesota same-sex marriage debated

The same-sex marriage debate at the Capitol is picking up steam this week. Jake Loesch of Minnesota United for All Families, which supports legalizing same-sex marriage, and opponent Jason Adkins of Minnesota for Marriage joins MPR's Cathy Wurzer in the studio.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Program targets child hunger in Duluth

Schoolchildren in Duluth who have trouble getting enough to eat over the weekend will get some help from a new backpack program.
by Julie Siple

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How happy is America? Govt. considers measurement index

In recent years, Canada, France and Britain have added measures of citizen happiness to their official national statistics. The U.S. government is now considering adopting a happiness index as well.

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Mpls. shelter founder gets president's award

Mary Jo Copeland, the founder of a Minneapolis charity that assists thousands of poor people each month, is among the 13 recipients of the 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal.

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Heartland Girls' Ranch helps heal underage victims of sex trafficking

Heartland Girls' Ranch helps heal underage victims of sex trafficking

To combat the growing problem of sex trafficking, Minnesota is changing how it views underage victims. Advocates are asking lawmakers to help support safe housing that's not juvenile detention. The Heartland Girls' Ranch, founded more than 20 years ago as a place for abused or neglected girls, is one such healthy refuge from sexual exploitation.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Senate poised to renew Violence Against Women Act

Senators tussled Thursday over whether Indian authorities should be able to prosecute non-Indians in domestic abuse cases, an issue that has delayed passage of legislation to renew the federal government's main law in the fight against domestic violence.

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Immigrant farmers on the lookout for land

Immigrant farmers on the lookout for land

Hmong American produce growers are scoping for parcels to rent or purchase in time for the spring planting.
by Laura Yuen

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Boy Scouts postpone decision on gays

Boy Scouts postpone decision on gays

The volunteer officers of the Boy Scouts of America's National Executive Board say the organization needs time for a more deliberate review of its membership policy.

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New data privacy lawsuit filed against DNR employee

Four women have filed a lawsuit against the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources employee accused of looking up their driver's license records.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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