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Loyal to a fault?

Loyal to a fault?

Loyalty is a quality that many people hold in high regard. But a new book argues that while essential, loyalty is a virtue that can also present tricky ethical dilemmas.

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Abortion bills to Dayton, vetoes likely

Two bills restricting abortion passed the Minnesota Legislature. One of the bills bans abortions starting at 20 weeks.

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Depression haunts homeless children, Wilder study finds

Depression haunts homeless children, Wilder study finds

New research from the Wilder Foundation shows the number of homeless children in Minnesota is increasing. About half of all homeless children in Minnesota are younger than the age of 6. The organization found that children who grow up under this kind of stress have lasting physical and emotional problems that are hard to overcome.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Bradlee Dean delivers opening prayer in Minnesota House Chamber

Pastor Bradlee Dean of Old Path Church of Minneapolis was the guest chaplain for the opening prayer on Friday, May 20, 2011, the same day House leaders considered voting on whether to put a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage on the 2012 ballot.

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Around the lift bridge, views diverge on marriage amendment

Around the lift bridge, views diverge on marriage amendment

Same-sex marriage is one of those issues that inspires strong feelings and moral arguments on both sides. You can hear tge range of opinions from the people out enjoying the weather around the Stillwater's iconic lift bridge.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Minn. House approves state limits on abortion

The Minnesota House has given final approval to two bills that put new state limits on abortion, with just one last step before they get sent on to likely vetoes by abortion rights supporter Gov. Mark Dayton.

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Some Republicans question same-sex marriage vote before budget is done

Some Republicans question same-sex marriage vote before budget is done

The Minnesota House could take up a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage as early as Friday. Republicans appear to have enough votes to pass the measure, but some of their members are urging leaders to hold off because they don't believe it's the right time to take up the issue.
by Tom Scheck

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High school lesbian urges bullies to let them 'participate like everybody else'

High school lesbian urges bullies to let them 'participate like everybody else'

Champlin Park High School senior Desiree Shelton has seening bullying first-hand after she and her girlfriend sued her high school for the right to participate in a winter dance event.
by Tom Crann

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Senior citizen transit facing cuts as needs increase

Senior citizen transit facing cuts as needs increase

Although demand for senior citizen transit systems will grow in coming years, expected budget cuts have put them in a "state of crisis," according to some in the industry.
by Dan Olson

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Minn. Senate passes illegal immigration program with little scrutiny

Minn. Senate passes illegal immigration program with little scrutiny

Civil liberties advocates and state officials voiced concerns this week about a move to enroll Minnesota in a federal program to find and detain people who are in the country illegally.
by Madeleine Baran

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