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1940 Census release is 'Super Bowl for genealogists'

1940 Census release is 'Super Bowl for genealogists'

A sort of national treasure is scheduled to be revealed Monday: In April 1940, 120,000 census takers spread out across America to take an inventory of its residents. Now that the legally mandated 72 years have passed, we finally get to see the names, addresses, jobs and salaries of all the people who were counted.

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Minneapolis rally protests Trayvon Martin's shooting

Minneapolis rally protests Trayvon Martin's shooting

Speakers at a gathering in Minneapolis to remember slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin said his death should be a rallying cry for racial justice in the country.
by Rupa Shenoy

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A few things I like about you

A few things I like about you

Two prominent Minnesota voices - one left, one right - come up with nice things to say about each other's movements.

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Somali-American photographer presents a new view of his community

Somali-American photographer presents a new view of his community

A photography exhibit at the Whittier Gallery in Minneapolis aims to showcase young Somali men who are improving the lives of others in the Twin Cities. After years of seeing images of Somali terrorists in the news, photographer Mohamud Mumin wanted to offer a different picture of his community. His first solo show will do just that.
by Nikki Tundel

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Crowd rallies at Capitol to oppose marriage amendment

Crowd rallies at Capitol to oppose marriage amendment

More than 1,000 opponents of a constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage rallied outside the Capitol today.

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OutFront Minnesota Lobby Day of Action

OutFront Minnesota Lobby Day of Action

More than a thousand opponents of a constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage rallied outside the Capitol Thursday, March 29, 2012. Speakers included lawmakers, clergy, representatives of labor and immigrant groups, and a graduate of Blaine High School who talked about the bullying he endured for being gay.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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Tibetan monk, 20, latest to self-immolate in China

A 20-year-old Tibetan monk in western China has become the latest to set himself on fire in protest against the authoritarian government, Tibetan exiles said Thursday.

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Gay-marriage foes sought to split gays and blacks

Gay-marriage foes sought to split gays and blacks

The leading national organization opposing same-sex marriage has sought to split the Democratic Party base by pitting African-Americans and Hispanics against gay-rights groups, according to confidential strategy memos made public by court officials in Maine.

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