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Social Issues

Is texting and tweeting changing the English language?

Is texting and tweeting changing the English language?

The debate over the proper use of the English language, and how far we've strayed from it, rages on in a world where texting and tweeting is now shaping how we write.

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MPR's Laura Yuen previews "Outsiders" series

Cathy Wurzer talks with MPR's Laura Yuen about her series, The Outsiders: Is Minnesota Nice to Newcomers?
by Cathy Wurzer and Laura Yuen

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English-only measure still divides Lino Lakes

English-only measure still divides Lino Lakes

In a first-grade class at Lino Lakes Elementary School, a circle of students, most of them white, sing children's songs in Spanish. The class is part of a fledgling but popular Spanish-immersion program at the school. It's also a small island of linguistic diversity in a community where, a year and a half ago, officials made it clear that only English would be the language of city documents.
by Laura Yuen

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A newcomer can find welcome in Minnesota. Eventually

A newcomer can find welcome in Minnesota. Eventually

In a state that sees the world as "Us" and "Them," one must earn his place among Us.

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Willmar showing the way to a more diverse Minnesota

Willmar showing the way to a more diverse Minnesota

Willmar is still grappling with the uncertainty that comes with immigration. More than 20 years after migrant farmers from Mexico and the southern United States began to make Willmar home, a flood of new arrivals from Somalia has introduced new frictions. It has also compelled people to move beyond their comfort zones and talk to their neighbors.
by Laura Yuen

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Video: Adjusting to 'Minnesota Nice'

Video: Adjusting to 'Minnesota Nice'

They came to Minnesota for work, for love, to be near family, to find a better place to raise children, to escape civil war. But sources in our Public Insight Network who shared their experience adjusting to life in Minnesota all said it wasn't easy.
by Molly Bloom

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Newcomers say it's 'nice,' but not warm

Newcomers say it's 'nice,' but not warm

Minnesotans may take pride in their reputation for friendliness. But the flip side of "Minnesota Nice" is a culture that keeps outsiders at a distance. Newcomers say it can be hard to adjust to the state.
by Laura Yuen

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The Week in Commentary

The Week in Commentary

A sampling of last week's commentaries, as well as some of the comments we received in response.

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Hundreds of non-citizens in Minn. on edge over health cuts

Hundreds of non-citizens in Minn. on edge over health cuts

Hundreds of Minnesotans with severe illnesses are wondering if they'll continue to receive outpatient medical treatment and prescriptions.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Pope denounces US same-sex marriage proponents

Pope denounces US same-sex marriage proponents

Benedict says there's was an urgent need for Catholics in America to discover the value of chastity.

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