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In their own words: Former P-9 Union members

In their own words: Former P-9 Union members

Judy Himle, Ken Dalager, Bob Taylor are part of a group former Local P-9 union members who have been meeting since the meatpackers strike in 1985. This was a recording of a conversation during their breakfast meeting on May 18, 2010.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Former employees worry about adult foster homes

On Jan. 1, 2007, Hermantown police responded to a call from the Stepping Stones for Living home at 4165 Midway Road for an out-of-control resident. Joseph Francis Leuer, 25, who had a history of violence, was threatening to cut himself or a staff member, according to a police report. Police came and soothed the situation and no one was hurt.

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St. Cloud's history of friction with outsiders

St. Cloud's history of friction with outsiders

Many people who have moved to St. Cloud say fitting in isn't easy -- regardless of one's race, ethnicity, or religion. Given their different appearance, culture and faith, Somalis and Muslims have had a particularly difficult time.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Arizona sheriff not relenting after court ruling

Arizona sheriff not relenting after court ruling

Lost in the hoopla over Arizona's immigration law is the fact that state and local authorities for years have been doing their own aggressive crackdowns in the busiest illegal gateway into the country.

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Courts flooded with requests to change child support terms

Courts flooded with requests to change child support terms

Parents who have faithfully kept up with their child support are falling behind and flooding the courts with requests for help, so Hennepin County officials are taking steps to keep the problem from getting worse.
by Jessica Mador

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