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May 17, 2011 11:49 AM

Around MN: Amendment pressure is on; Waiting on NFL stadium offer

Every day, MPR's Minnesota Today team highlights important stories throughout the state. Find more statewide news any time at www.minnesotatoday.org

by Michael Olson

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May 17, 2011 3:00 AM

Breaking the law? One-third of districts don't include cyber-bullying in policies

Today, a good deal of social interaction occurs over the Internet -- including bullying. That so-called "cyber-bullying" has schools across the nation struggling to figure out the best way to address it.

by Tom Weber

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May 16, 2011 2:03 PM

Protesters of amendment banning same-sex marriage fill Capitol

Hundreds of demonstrators packed the State Capitol Monday to protest a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.

by Laura Yuen

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May 16, 2011 11:26 AM

Somali delegation from Nordic countries visiting Minn.

A small delegation of Somali-born professionals from four Nordic countries are touring Minneapolis this week as part of a diplomatic exchange program sponsored by the U.S. State Department.

by Laura Yuen

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May 16, 2011 7:55 AM

Minnesota: Weak on Bullying

A six-month Minnesota Public Radio News investigation of bullying policies across the state found a patchwork of policies and that the state's policy is one of the shortest in the nation. MPR presents the first comprehensive look at school policies on bullying, cyber-bullying and what schools are doing to solve the growing bullying problem.

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May 16, 2011 3:00 AM

'Rescued' food helps feed the hungry in Minn.

In Minnesota alone, we throw out more than 715 million pounds of food each year. Hunger relief organizations are increasing their efforts to save the pportion of that food that's edible -- and get it to hungry Minnesotans.

by Julie Siple

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May 16, 2011 3:00 AM

MPR News investigation: Minnesota lacks strong bullying law, state oversight

Minnesota Public Radio news presents the results of a six-month investigation on bullying in schools, policies, and what schools are, and aren't doing, to stop bullying.

by Tom Weber

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May 16, 2011 12:00 AM

Part 2: Teens can be cruel

The most pervasive form of bullying is verbal and in-person, researchers say. But bullying can also be physical and include everything from someone punching another person repeatedly or blowing up a mailbox.

by Tom Weber