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Human trafficking becomes state legislative issue

Human trafficking becomes state legislative issue

As awareness has grown about the practice of people being exploited by human traffickers for money, another major push has been on passing legislation to tighten restrictions and vacate the criminal convictions of those compelled by their traffickers to break the law. At least seven states have passed laws vacating the convictions of trafficking victims who meet the legal standards.

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How one St. Paul nurse is helping runaways heal

How one St. Paul nurse is helping runaways heal

Nurse practitioner Laurel Edinburgh speaks to the link between runaways and child prostitution -- and what other communities across the state can learn from it.
by Laura Yuen

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Study: Open enrollment increasing racial segregation in Twin Cities schools

Study: Open enrollment increasing racial segregation in Twin Cities schools

The state's open enrollment policy is increasing racial segregation in Twin Cities-metro area school districts, says a report out Friday from the University of Minnesota.
by Tim Post

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Organic conference to open in St. Cloud

The farmer-focused conference runs Friday and Saturday at the River's Edge Convention Center. It offers 36 educational sessions for crop and livestock producers as well as vegetable and fruit growers.

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Runaway girls focus of Minn. fight to curb sex trafficking

Runaway girls focus of Minn. fight to curb sex trafficking

Research shows that Minnesota girls who run from their homes are not only more vulnerable to being sold for sex; they also face a higher risk of being raped or sexually exploited in other ways.
by Laura Yuen

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Same-sex marriage debate moves to the Capitol

Same-sex marriage debate moves to the Capitol

The hard-fought battle over same-sex marriage that dominated Minnesota politics last year is likely to continue during the legislative session that begins today. With the defeat of the marriage amendment and the Republican majorities that sponsored it, DFLers who favor marriage rights for same-sex couples see their opening. But opponents say the amendment's does not necessarily mean support for same-sex marriage.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Deal restores severance pay for military gays

Dozens of gay and lesbian former military service members who were discharged due to their homosexuality will receive the rest of their severance pay under a settlement approved Monday by a federal court.

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Metro Transit workers voting on contract

Union leaders say proposed contract gives workers a 2 percent raise in each of the next three years. Health benefits remain the same.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Franken to discuss safety issues in Eagan

Minnesota Sen. Al Franken is meeting with education officials at an Eagan middle school to discuss ways to ensure school safety in Minnesota.

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Extra Sleepy Eye school security after threat

Sleepy Eye police investigated the threats after they were notified of a Facebook posting. Investigators say the threats were directed at several area schools.

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