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Catholic teacher fired for same-sex marriage views prays for dialogue

Catholic teacher fired for same-sex marriage views prays for dialogue

Trish Cameron comes from a strong Catholic tradition. But after losing her job at a Catholic school for challenging the church's position on same sex-marriage, Cameron now prays for healthy dialogue on a "closed and painful" topic.
by Dan Gunderson

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Those who've endured torture deserve our respect

Those who've endured torture deserve our respect

Right here in Minnesota are people who have experienced the worst humanity has to offer.

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Title IX built generation of better athletes

Title IX built generation of better athletes

For the girls at this year's Minnesota high school track and field championships, Title IX is a lesson in a history book. The sports it helped open up now dominate the lives of many of the girls.
by Alex Friedrich

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GOP lawmaker: Military gays issue settled

The Republican chairman of the House Armed Services Committee says allowing gays to serve openly in the military is a settled issue that he won't try to reverse even if Mitt Romney wins in November and the GOP captures the Senate.

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Donating a kidney is a good deed that doesn't go unpunished

Donating a kidney is a good deed that doesn't go unpunished

To become a living organ donor is a big decision. If it means you can't get health coverage, it's even bigger.

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New Asian immigrants to US now surpass Hispanics

For the first time, the influx of Asians moving to the U.S. has surpassed that of Hispanics, reflecting a slowdown in illegal immigration while American employers increase their demand for high-skilled workers.

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The Week in Commentary

The Week in Commentary

A summary of the week's commentaries and some of the responses they generated.

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Q&A: Many new refugees call Twin Cities home

Saturday is Twin Cities World Refugee Day. The United Nations refugee agency reports that Minneapolis and St. Paul have both been among the top five cities for refugee resettlement in the last decade.
by Tom Crann

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Immigration policy announcement affects some in Minn.

Immigration policy announcement affects some in Minn.

Illegal immigrants across the country and in Minnesota are reacting to news that some will not face deportation. Effective immediately, the Department of Homeland Security will allow people younger than 30 who were brought to this country as children to stay.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Pentagon salutes gay pride month

Pentagon salutes gay pride month

Last summer, gays in the military dared not acknowledge their sexual orientation. This summer, the Pentagon will salute them, marking June as gay pride month just as it has marked other celebrations honoring racial or ethnic groups.

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