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Social Issues

Suburbs see shifting racial mix

Suburbs see shifting racial mix

The Twin Cities suburbs are more diverse than you might think. A study released today shows communities in the first and second rings surrounding Minneapolis and St. Paul are seeing rapid changes in their racial makeup.
by Laura Yuen

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Service members to march in gay pride parade

The Defense Department announced it is allowing service members to march in uniform in a gay pride parade for the first time in U.S. history.

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Police evict homeless from Peavey Plaza

Peavey Plaza in downtown Minneapolis was closed Tuesday morning so city workers could clean up after groups of homeless people who've been sleeping in the plaza for the last few months.
by Brandt Williams

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NW Minn. food shelf closes temporarily

Hunger relief leaders in the Thief River Falls area are looking for new ways to help those in need, after a food shelf unexpectedly closed.
by Julie Siple

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Boy Scouts reaffirm ban on gays

Boy Scouts reaffirm ban on gays

After a confidential two-year review, the Boy Scouts of America on Tuesday emphatically reaffirmed its policy of excluding gays, ruling out any changes despite relentless protest campaigns by some critics.

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Artifacts returned to Bois Forte Chippewa

The Minnesota Historical Society has returned thousands of archaeological artifacts to the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa.

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Minneapolis leads region in population growth

The City of Minneapolis led population growth in the Twin Cities seven-county metro region last year.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Minnesota Zoo exhibit raises dolphin captivity questions

Minnesota Zoo exhibit raises dolphin captivity questions

The string of dolphin deaths at the zoo has become a flashpoint for a broader debate about keeping dolphins in captivity. Zoo officials were worried about the fatalities and the public heat surrounding them, according to emails and other documents.
by Laura Yuen

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