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More Minn. homeowners fell behind on payments in 2010

The number of homeowners who fell behind on their mortgages at some point in 2010 in Minnesota was up over the previous year.
by Jessica Mador

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Krista Tippett on creating civility

Krista Tippett on creating civility

Midday presents a special conversation from the UBS Forum with "Being" host Krista Tippett. Audience members and online participants discuss how to bring society together towards a common life, even while holding deep disagreements on difficult issues.

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New head of Catholic Charities: How to end homelessness

New head of Catholic Charities: How to end homelessness

Catholic Charities of Minneapolis and St. Paul has selected Tim Marx, an executive with a background in affordable housing, to serve as the nonprofit's CEO. He spoke with MPR's Tom Crann about the state's goal to end homelessness.
by Tom Crann

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National groups launch study of autism rates among Somalis

National groups launch study of autism rates among Somalis

National researchers plan to investigate whether there are higher rates of autism among Somali-Americans in Minneapolis, a move that will likely be applauded by Somali parents eager for answers.
by Laura Yuen

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St. Paul neighborhood begins planning for student achievement boost

This week, about 150 volunteers begin planning on a project to boost student achievement in a 250-block section of St. Paul, after the neighborhood won a competitive grant from the Obama administration.

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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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Breakfasts, rallies to mark Martin Luther King holiday

Breakfasts, rallies to mark Martin Luther King holiday

A breakfast, rally, march and information fair are among the events to be held in Minnesota on Monday, 25 years after a federal holiday was established to remember Martin Luther King Jr.
by Anissa Stocks

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