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Duluth treatment model is 30 years old; its effectiveness hotly debated

Duluth treatment model is 30 years old; its effectiveness hotly debated

A domestic abuse intervention program developed in Duluth 30 years ago is the most widely used approach for treating domestic violence. But as the program prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary this weekend, its effectiveness is hotly disputed.
by Bob Kelleher

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Demand at rural food shelves keeps rising

Demand at rural food shelves keeps rising

Economists say the recession is technically over, but there are still plenty of signs of struggle in rural Minnesota. You need only look at Itasca County, where more families are seeking help from food shelves and social service agencies.
by Tom Robertson

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Federal law takes on crimes against Indian women

Federal law takes on crimes against Indian women

Federal and tribal officials hope a new law aimed at improving the judicial landscape in Indian Country will help them combat "disturbing" crime statistics involving American Indian women.

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Troops discharged for being gay try to re-enlist

Troops discharged for being gay try to re-enlist

At least three service members discharged for being gay have begun the process to re-enlist after the Pentagon directed the military to accept openly gay recruits for the first time in the nation's history.

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Scott Simon's new book tells story of adoption

Scott Simon's new book tells story of adoption

National Public Radio's Scott Simon talks about his new book, "Baby, We Were Meant for Each Other." In the book, Simon tells the story of how he and his wife adopted their daughters from China -- and the story of other adoptive families.

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