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Social Issues

Defense of Marriage Act heads to US Supreme Court

A battle over a federal law that defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman appears headed for the Supreme Court after an appeals court ruled Thursday that denying benefits to married gay couples is unconstitutional.

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More Minn. children living in poverty

More Minn. children living in poverty

A new report by the Children's Defense Fund-Minnesota shows more children are living in poverty. In 2000, roughly 110,000 children statewide lived at or below the poverty line. In 2010, that number was up to nearly 200,000.
by Conrad Wilson

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Minneapolis Urban League marks 86 years

Civil rights leader and former U.S. ambassador Andrew Young will be on hand to deliver the keynote speech.
by Brandt Williams

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ACLU challenges Ill. marriage law

The lead plaintiffs in the ACLU lawsuit, which includes nine couples, are Chicago police detective Tanya Lazaro and systems analyst Elizabeth Matos. The women, who've been together 15 years and have two children, reject the notion of a civil union.

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Metal thefts nag at rural law enforcement

Metal thefts nag at rural law enforcement

Rural Minnesota communities are experiencing an uptick in metal thefts, especially of copper.
by Jennifer Vogel

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Pro gay rights pastor may lose church

A Minnesota pastor who watched most of his congregation leave after he voiced his support for gay marriage is now at risk of losing his church, unless he can collect enough donations to keep the doors open.

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