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Lutheran church revisits bilingual past for Sudanese immigrants

Lutheran church revisits bilingual past for Sudanese immigrants

About a century ago, the founders of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud prayed and sang in their first language: Norwegian. But today a different foreign language emanates from the church.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Court halts Calif. gay marriages pending appeal

A federal appeals court put same-sex weddings in California on hold indefinitely Monday while it considers the constitutionality of the state's gay marriage ban.

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Teens represent African nations in annual Brooklyn Center beauty pageant

Teens represent African nations in annual Brooklyn Center beauty pageant

Several ethnic festivals took place around the Twin Cities this past weekend including Greek, Polish, Indian and Irish, but there was a different type of ethnic event in Brooklyn Center -- the 5th Annual Miss Teen Africa True Beauty Pageant.
by Rupa Shenoy

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3 war vets, 1 good leg: Amputees climb Kilimanjaro

3 war vets, 1 good leg: Amputees climb Kilimanjaro

The three American veterans from three different wars had only one good leg among them. But that didn't stop them from summiting Africa's highest mountain.

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GOP senator suggests mosque will be election issue

GOP senator suggests mosque will be election issue

A Republican senator is suggesting there could be political fallout from President Barack Obama's remarks about building a mosque near the site of the Sept. 11 attacks in New York City.

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Minn. inmate works on portraits of county sheriffs

After about 17 years and six return trips to jail due to substance abuse problems, Jess Bohlman knows that once he gets out of jail, he won't be returning. Bohlman is using his talents as an artist as a way to stay clean.

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Judge doubts gay marriage ban's backers can appeal

The federal judge who overturned California's same-sex marriage ban has more bad news for the measure's backers: He doubts they have the right to challenge his ruling that gay couples can begin marrying next week.

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