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Report: Racial inequalities rife in Minn.'s juvenile justice system

Report: Racial inequalities rife in Minn.'s juvenile justice system

A new report from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety details how the state's juvenile justice system is plagued by racial inequalities worse than other Midwestern states or other states of Minnesota's size.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Catholic bishops stay course on same-sex marriage fight

Catholic bishops stay course on same-sex marriage fight

A subdued U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops acknowledged Monday that voters rejected the stands they took against same-sex marriage and birth control, but church leaders gave no sign they would change their strategy ahead.

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More women have driver's licenses than men in US

More women have driver's licenses than men in US

Women have passed men on the nation's roads. More women than men now have driver's licenses, a reversal of a longtime gender gap behind the wheel that transportation researchers say is likely to have safety and economic implications.

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Major hurdles remain to end veteran homelessness

Major hurdles remain to end veteran homelessness

An upcoming report is expected to show the number of homeless veterans has dropped by at least 15,000 since 2009, and the drop is the result of an aggressive two-pronged strategy to not only take veterans off the street but also prevent new ones from ending up there.

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Local religious leaders take 'food stamp challenge'

Local religious leaders take 'food stamp challenge'

A group of faith leaders in Minnesota plans to raise awareness about hunger this week by taking a "food stamp challenge."
by Julie Siple

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Salvation Army starts holiday kettle drive

Salvation Army starts holiday kettle drive

The Salvation Army kicks off its holiday fundraising drive in the Twin Cities this weekend.
by Julie Siple

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Gottwalt: campaign against marriage amendment effective, but erroneous

Gottwalt: campaign against marriage amendment effective, but erroneous

The Minnesota House sponsor of the failed marriage amendment proposal said the campaign against the measure was "wrong-minded" and erroneously implied supporters were motivated by bigotry.
by Bill Catlin

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TV show promotes health for low-income residents

A television program designed to help low-income Minnesotans eat well and be physically active kicks off Sunday night.
by Julie Siple

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