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At Mpls. conference, black women look to their future

The Pan-African Women's Action Summit wrapped up Saturday at Minneapolis Community and Technical College after three days of discussions about the future of black women around the world.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Rural Minn. town opens only homeless shelter for miles around

Residents in east-central Minnesota, alarmed by the sight of neighbors living in cars, tents and storage sheds, have vowed to create a safe space for people hit hard by the economic downturn.
by Madeleine Baran

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Students sue to end Fighting Sioux nickname

Students sue to end Fighting Sioux nickname

Eight American Indian students have filed suit in federal court, seeking to force the University of North Dakota to stop using the Fighting Sioux nickname and logo.
by Dan Gunderson

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Anoka-Hennepin faces new lawsuit over treatment of gay students

Anoka-Hennepin faces new lawsuit over treatment of gay students

The suit says school officials failed to intervene to help a 15-year-old student at Jackson Middle School who was being harassed and physically assaulted by fellow students because of her sexual orientation and perceived gender nonconformity.
by Madeleine Baran

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Services for homeless to expand in rural parts of state

The state of Minnesota is shifting some state and federal money away from homeless programs in the Twin Cities to expand services in more rural areas.

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To afford food, seniors stretch dollars and rely on others

To afford food, seniors stretch dollars and rely on others

Research shows that seniors who struggle with food are significantly more likely to be in fair or poor health. In a small town on Minnesota's western border, the seniors there work to get by.
by Julie Siple

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Fighting Sioux debate coming to a head

The lockout continues at American Crystal Sugar company. About 1,300 workers were locked out on Monday after they rejected a final contract offer from the company.
by Cathy Wurzer and Dan Gunderson

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