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2 women share 1st kiss at US Navy ship's return

A Navy tradition caught up with the repeal of the U.S. military's "don't ask, don't tell" rule on Wednesday when two women sailors became the first to share the coveted "first kiss" on the pier after one of them returned from 80 days at sea.

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The fight against youth prostitution

The Twin Cities is one of the largest metro centers for youth prostitution according to the FBI. In response to rising numbers, The Women's Foundation of Minnesota has launched a 5-year $4 million campaign to coordinate resources to service victims, strengthen laws and decrease demand.

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Duluth council weighs in on same sex marriage

The Duluth City Council is expected to weigh in on the issue of same-gender marriage at a meeting Monday night. But, some councilors are questioning whether the resolution is relevant to city business.

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Suicide and the Minnesota National Guard

The head of the Minnesota National Guard today said his organization has been singled out for 'unsubstantiated notoriety' over the number of military suicides.
by Bob Collins

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Minn. food shelves prefer cash to cans

Minn. food shelves prefer cash to cans

It's an important time of the year for the state's food shelves, which bring in a large percentage of their resources at the end of the year. But food shelves hope donors know that a cash donation might help the hungry more than the cans of soup in the back of their cupboard.
by Julie Siple

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