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Michele Norris discusses her new memoir

Michele Norris discusses her new memoir

Michele Norris, co-host of NPR's All Things Considered, is back in her home town of Minneapolis to talk about her new memoir, "The Grace of Silence." It's a very personal look at how we do -- and do not -- talk about race in America.
by Tom Crann

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Risky behavior, self-control, and reverse psychology

Recent research on distracted driving shows that laws against texting and cell phone use may not have any effect. Midmorning asks why we're tempted to make risky decisions instead of doing the right thing.

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Beyond red and blue

Beyond red and blue

Since the 2000 election much has been made of the division between red and blue states. But the author of a new book argues that such a simplification is a disservice to the American electorate, and that the "real" America is far more nuanced and complex.

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Did cyber-bullying lead to student suicide?

A young college student commits suicide after his sexual encounter is streamed live on the internet without his knowledge. Midmorning discusses the role digital media plays in a culture of bullying.

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Hazelden releases 'Alcoholics Anonymous' original manuscript

Hazelden releases 'Alcoholics Anonymous' original manuscript

The original manuscript of the so-called Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous is being published this week, 70 years after it was first written by AA's founder Bill Wilson.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Hennepin Co. gets $17M grant to prevent teen pregnancy

A $17 million federal grant will fund Hennepin County efforts to prevent teen pregnancy.
by Dan Olson

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College students cited in Duluth's poverty increase

The mayor of Duluth says the city's poverty rate increased, in part, because census workers counted more college students.

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Child poverty grows in Minnesota

Child poverty grows in Minnesota

The Census Bureau is out with new data that reveals more detail about the economic pain American families experienced in 2009. It was a tough year for children, as the rates of child poverty went up.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Census survey data: Minnesotans' incomes took a hit in 2009

The number of Minnesota households earning less than $15,000 grew but the number of households earning greater than $100,000 a year dropped ---indicating the recession has affected the earnings of both the rich and poor.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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