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Record number of Minnesotans seek food help in 2011

Record number of Minnesotans seek food help in 2011

The number of Minnesotans who sought help to feed themselves and their families hit record levels in 2011. But there are signs the big spikes of recent years could be slowing.
by Julie Siple

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Money-transfer services to Somalia close down today

A group representing 15 money-transfer companies in Minnesota says the businesses stopped sending remittances to Somalia as of Thursday.
by Laura Yuen

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The pros and cons of consumerism

The pros and cons of consumerism

One of the lessons many have taken from our recent economic woes is that Americans need to spend less and save more. Midmorning speaks with the authors of two new books with very different takes on that theory.

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More people relying on Salvation Army red kettles

The Salvation Army is finishing up its holiday fundraising campaign and trying to reach its goal of $11.4 million.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Grocery option helps those on tight budgets - without a handout

Grocery option helps those on tight budgets - without a handout

Marlys Haugen considers herself more of a giver than a taker. At age 73, she is not looking for charity. A new option for grocery shopping saves her money without taking a handout.
by Julie Siple

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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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