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Are lesbians more accepted than gay men?

Are lesbians more accepted than gay men?

It may be a man's world, as the saying goes, but lesbians seem to have an easier time living in it than gay men do.

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Duluth shelter seeing problems from synthetic drugs

Duluth shelter seeing problems from synthetic drugs

A shelter for vulnerable residents is the latest to complain of problems from the growing use of synthetic drugs in downtown Duluth.

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Chart: Disparity of deaths by firearms shaped by race

A charts shows dramatic differences in the role that guns play in the deaths of white and black Minnesotans.

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Gay men, pro sports: Who will be the first active player to come out?

Gay men, pro sports: Who will be the first active player to come out?

Are the big leagues ready for gay rights? So far, there has been no openly gay athlete in any of the four major professional sports. But a recent article says that a closeted current NFL player may soon come out as gay and plans to continue to play professional football.

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An exploration of the changing lives of women

An exploration of the changing lives of women

Legions of women around the world are leaving their homes to join the paid labor force. That's among the most powerful trends shaping our world. As female wage earners gain greater autonomy, they are making decisions that are reshaping personal lives as well as economic trends.

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An exploration of the changing lives of women

An exploration of the changing lives of women

Legions of women around the world are leaving their homes to join the paid labor force. That's among the most powerful trends shaping our world. As female wage earners gain greater autonomy, they are making decisions that are reshaping personal lives as well as economic trends.

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Event offers one-stop aid for needy families

An event in Maplewood on Saturday will offer help for families having trouble making ends meet.
by Julie Siple

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Boy Scouts proposing to lift gay ban for youth

Boy Scouts proposing to lift gay ban for youth

Under pressure over its longstanding ban on gays, the Boys Scouts of America is proposing to lift the ban for youth members but continue to exclude gays as adult leaders.

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Same-sex marriage supporters rally at Capitol

Same-sex marriage supporters rally at Capitol

Hundreds of same-sex marriage supporters are swarming the Capitol in hopes of winning over lawmakers whose support they need if the bill comes up for a vote later this spring.
by Tim Pugmire

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Wis. lawmakers push domestic abuse bill

Wisconsin's domestic violence laws would be strengthened under measures pushed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers after a mass shooting by the estranged husband of an abuse victim.

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