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Social Issues

Minn. lawmakers to tighten database security

Sen. Scott Dibble, a Minneapolis Democrat, and Rep. Mary Liz Holberg, a Republican from Lakeville, plan to unveil a bill Wednesday to curb the misuse.

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St. Louis County to count homeless

It's part of the federally required Point-in-Time Homeless Count. The purpose is to identify people who are homeless and not staying in a shelter on Wednesday night, Jan. 23.

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Cold snap could be deadly for homeless in Greater Minn.

Cold snap could be deadly for homeless in Greater Minn.

As the cold snap continues, advocates for the homeless say they are worried about the safety of people living without shelter in Greater Minnesota.
by Madeleine Baran

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Marian Wright Edelman speaks at annual MLK breakfast in Minneapolis

Marian Wright Edelman speaks at annual MLK breakfast in Minneapolis

Marian Wright Edelman, the founder of the Children's Defense Fund spoke Monday, January 21 at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Breakfast held at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

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Roe v. Wade: After 40 years, a deep divide

Roe v. Wade: After 40 years, a deep divide

By today's politically polarized standards, the Supreme Court's momentous Roe v. Wade ruling 40 years ago was a landslide. By a 7-2 vote on Jan. 22, 1973, the justices established a nationwide right to abortion. But the ruling's legacy is the opposite of consensus.

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Can employers limit social media speech of workers?

Does your workplace have a social media policy that prohibits you from posting anything work-related on Twitter, Facebook or other social media channels?

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Minnesota

Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Minnesota

Highlights of Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations in Minnesota on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 included the annual King Day breakfast in Minneapolis, and a march and program in St. Paul.
by Jeffrey Thompson and Jennifer Simonson

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King Day speaker urges better care for children

King Day speaker urges better care for children

About 2,000 community and business leaders and other people gathered this morning at the Minneapolis Convention Center for the 23rd annual breakfast honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.
by Martin Moylan

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Sex is major reason military commanders are fired

Sex is major reason military commanders are fired

Sex has proved to be the downfall of presidents, members of Congress and other notables. It's also among the chief reasons that senior military officers are fired.

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Same-sex military couples struggle for recognition

Same-sex military couples struggle for recognition

Nearly a year and half after President Obama and Congress ended "don't ask, don't tell," same-sex couples are faced with daily reminders of the conflict inherent in serving openly as gays and lesbians under a government that still refuses to acknowledge their relationships.

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