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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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Minn. volunteers heed call to service

Thousands of miles from Washington, Minnesota volunteers are hoping to get into the inaugural spirit with a series of community action events.

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Activists press Dayton on affordable housing

Activists press Dayton on affordable housing

Housing advocates say they are pushing for more affordable housing across the state this session, adding that they hope Gov. Mark Dayton will make preserving affordable housing and building new housing among his top priorities this year.
by Jessica Mador

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Somalia's president in Minneapolis

Somalia's new president on Friday will urge his Somali-born compatriots in Minneapolis to help rebuild their homeland.
by Laura Yuen

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Women gun owners speak out on gun control

Women gun owners speak out on gun control

Women are a growing market for gun sales in this country, but a gender gap persists when it comes to their attitudes about gun control. Polls show women are more likely to favor certain gun restrictions. Last month's mass shooting in Connecticut has sparked a nationwide discussion about how to reduce gun violence.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Will Obama's order lead to surge in gun research?

A scarcity of research on how to prevent gun violence has left policymakers shooting in the dark as they craft gun control measures without much evidence of what works.

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White Earth Nation vote could end 'blood quantum' tribal membership requirement

White Earth Nation vote could end 'blood quantum' tribal membership requirement

The White Earth Band of Ojibwe in northwestern Minnesota could become the first member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe to revise its constitution and completely change the rules for who can be a tribal member.
by Tom Robertson

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Report: Minn. should spend $10M to shelter young sex trafficking victims

Report: Minn. should spend $10M to shelter young sex trafficking victims

A report from the Department of Public Safety outlinines a state task force's vision for treating and sheltering youth victims of sex trafficking. A panel of prosecutors, police, advocates and others is recommending a $13 million plan, and most of the money would go toward housing these kids.
by Laura Yuen

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