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Social Issues

The ethics of the Penn State scandal

The ethics of the Penn State scandal

Among the many issues raised by the scandal at Penn State, some observers are focused on one: How could so many people be aware of the alleged sexual abuse of a child and not alert the police? Midmorning examines what happens when people fail to do the right thing.

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Parents, teens and the culture of sex

Parents, teens and the culture of sex

"Not under my roof." That, says sociologist Amy Schalet, is the extent of the conversation that most American parents have with their teenagers about their sex lives. But research shows this hands-off attitude tends to promote unhealthy choices.

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Dayton: Let's honor vets by helping them find work

Dayton: Let's honor vets by helping them find work

Gov. Mark Dayton told hundreds of veterans Friday in Inver Grove Heights that the best way to show gratitude to returning soldiers and veterans is to give them jobs.
by Laura Yuen

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Nonprofit Aeon buys foreclosed Shingle Creek Towers property for $1

Nonprofit Aeon buys foreclosed Shingle Creek Towers property for $1

The nonprofit group that will likely become the new owner of a foreclosed apartment complex in Brooklyn Center said Friday it plans to improve the property without raising rents.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Human rights commissioner promises quicker investigation, resolution

Human rights commissioner promises quicker investigation, resolution

The Minnesota Department of Human Rights commissioner told community leaders that his new policy is to investigate every charge of discrimination filed with the agency with faster response and resolution to complaints.
by Tim Pugmire

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Dayton seeks to expand Minn. veteran job training

A proposal timed to Veterans Day would give more Minnesotans with a military past access to job training programs.

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Penn State students rally around Paterno

Penn State students rally around Paterno

Students at Penn State erupted in protest last night after the university's board of trustees announced the firing of longtime football coach Joe Paterno for his role in handling sex abuse allegations against a former coach. Midmorning looks at the curious reaction of the students, and what that says about the role of sports on college campuses.

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Minn. gets $1M grant to improve transportation for vets

Minn. gets $1M grant to improve transportation for vets

Minnesota is one of more than 30 states receiving a grant aimed at helping veterans and their families stay mobile in their communities.
by Laura Yuen

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Law signed letting UND drop Fighting Sioux name

Law signed letting UND drop Fighting Sioux name

North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple has signed a law allowing the state's flagship university to shed its 81-year-old Fighting Sioux nickname.

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Hennepin Co. toughens rules for OccupyMN

Hennepin Co. toughens rules for OccupyMN

The Hennepin County Board voted unanimously Tuesday to prohibit OccupyMN protesters from sleeping on the Government Center plaza or the center grounds, starting next week.
by Brandt Williams

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