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November 15, 2012 4:00 AM

Census: New gauge shows high of 49.7M poor in US

The ranks of America's poor edged up last year to a high of 49.7 million, based on a new census measure that takes into account medical costs and work-related expenses.

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November 14, 2012 2:51 PM

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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November 13, 2012 4:00 AM

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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November 13, 2012 4:00 AM

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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November 11, 2012 2:00 PM

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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November 11, 2012 9:41 AM

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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November 10, 2012 12:02 PM

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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November 9, 2012 5:33 PM

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