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January 29, 2013 8:28 PM

Report: firearms involved in half of all domestic violence homicides

About half of all domestic violence homicides in Minnesota last year involved firearms, a report says.

by Jessica Mador

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January 29, 2013 3:27 PM

Can charities fill a void left by government cuts?

At a time when government spending is shrinking, can charities step in to fill the gap? Are charities more effective than government?

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January 29, 2013 10:18 AM

Boy Scouts' ban on gay leaders may be over; proposed change offered

Facing diverse and ceaseless protests, the Boy Scouts of America is signaling its readiness to end the nationwide exclusion of gays as scouts or leaders and give the sponsors of local troops the freedom to decide the matter for themselves.

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January 29, 2013 1:50 AM

Walleye and old wounds (5×8 – 1/29/13)

The Mille Lacs debate flares anew, the NPR game, remembering the astronaut, who's responsible for LeRoy Hoard's problems, and the ice boat capital in Minnesota.

by Bob Collins

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January 28, 2013 3:00 PM

Boy Scouts consider change to gay exclusion policy

The Boy Scouts of America is considering ending its ban on gay leaders and scouts.

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January 28, 2013 1:24 PM

Scouts mull retreat from no-gays policy

The Boy Scouts of America is considering a dramatic change in its controversial policy of excluding gays as leaders and youth members.

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January 25, 2013 10:44 AM

SD House panel OKs arming teachers

A South Dakota House committee has narrowly approved a bill that would allow school districts to arm teachers and other personnel with guns to protect against attacks like last month's school shooting in Connecticut.

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January 24, 2013 4:50 PM

In Hennepin Co., survey of homeless zeroes in on youth

All over Minnesota on Thursday, communities were counting the number of people who are homeless. The annual one-day count is required by the federal government.

by Julie Siple

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January 24, 2013 4:41 PM

'Somalis in Minnesota' a story of war, violence and refuge

A new book called "Somalis in Minnesota" takes a look at how some of our newest neighbors are settling, and the ways they're contributing to their new home.

by Tom Crann