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Social Issues

Report: More children on food stamps

More than 500,000 Minnesotans are on food stamps, almost double 2006 numbers, according to an annual report from the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Children represented the fastest growing group in the report.
by Julie Siple

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BBC: Can Latinos save America?

In this documentary, the BBC looks at the power of Latinos in America and how the growing population could help fix the country's problems.

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Meth labs re-emerge in SC Minnesota

Portable, mobile meth kitchens are easy for manufacturers to set up and use -- and difficult for drug enforcement agents to find and shut down.

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To save money, Border Patrol halts Mexico flights

To save money, Border Patrol halts Mexico flights

The U.S. government has halted flights home for Mexicans caught entering the country illegally in the deadly summer heat of Arizona's deserts, a money-saving move that ends a seven-year experiment that cost taxpayers nearly $100 million.

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The Week in Commentary

The Week in Commentary

A summary of the past week's commentaries and some of the comments that arrived in response.

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Reported rapes up 15 pct. in Mpls.

Reported rapes in Minneapolis are up about 15 percent this year compared to last year.
by Sarah Boden

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U readies for first beer sales at TCF Bank Stadium

U readies for first beer sales at TCF Bank Stadium

Gopher fans will be able to drink beer and wine at the first home football game of the year at TCF Bank Stadium this weekend.
by Laura Yuen

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Survey: Cell phone users concerned about privacy

Survey: Cell phone users concerned about privacy

Many cellphone users say they have decided not to use an app on their phone because of concerns about privacy.

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Vets paired for new domestic abuse therapy

Social Worker Hector Matascastillo says the group was formed because military veterans often do better working with other veterans.
by Jessica Mador

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The real fraud is the claim that voter IDs will prevent fraud

Minnesota might have one case of voter impersonation in 50 years. For that, the voter ID amendment could stop thousands from going to the polls.
by John Marty

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