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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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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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Central Americans flood north through Mexico to US

Central Americans flood north through Mexico to US

While the number of Mexicans heading to the U.S. has dropped, a surge of Central American migrants is making the 1,000-mile northbound journey this year, fueled in large part by the rising violence brought by the spread of Mexican drug cartels.

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To beat odds, poor single moms need wide safety net

Single mothers have an especially hard time getting out of poverty. Households headed by single mothers are four times as likely to be poor as are families headed by married couples. Still, many of these women are trying to get ahead.

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