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King's peace legacy praised after Ariz. shootings

King's peace legacy praised after Ariz. shootings

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy as a preacher of peace and tolerance was lauded Monday as Americans marked his memorial day just over a week after the shootings in Arizona that killed 6 people and seriously wounded a congresswoman.

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Newark Mayor Cory Booker and Charlayne Hunter-Gault on MLK Day

Newark Mayor Cory Booker and Charlayne Hunter-Gault on MLK Day

Newark, New Jersey Mayor Cory Booker speaks today at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast in Minneapolis. We also hear Charlayne Hunter-Gault's story of becoming the first African-American woman to enter the University of Georgia.

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Walker program aims to help with Alzheimer's challenge

Walker program aims to help with Alzheimer's challenge

When most institutions talk about accessibility it's about how easy it is to get around their buildings. However the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis is working on a different kind of accessibility - programming for people with Alzheimer's and the people who take care of them.
by Euan Kerr

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Staten uninvited to MLK celebration

The Minnesotan who led the push to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the state 25 years ago won't be part of one of the major observances Monday.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Census: 1 in 4 Minnesota renters in most counties paying more than they can afford

Census: 1 in 4 Minnesota renters in most counties paying more than they can afford

The U.S. Census Bureau's five-year American Community Survey shows that one in four renters in 84 of 87 Minnesota counties pay 30 percent or more of their income for housing.
by Tom Robertson

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