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Lacking jobs and hope, they decide to try their luck out West

Lacking jobs and hope, they decide to try their luck out West

Their Minnesota community is fragmented already, and the snow's about to fly. Time to go.

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Minnesota's undocumented students await action on Dream Act

Minnesota's undocumented students await action on Dream Act

Hundreds of young people in Minnesota could benefit each year under the proposal that would provide a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants if they complete high school and at least two years of college or military service.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Catholic bishops plan campaign against same-sex marriage

Catholic bishops plan campaign against same-sex marriage

Minnesota's Roman Catholic bishops are launching a new effort against same-sex marriage, with a DVD being mailed to parishioners.

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Census: 1 in 10 lack health insurance in Minn.

New census estimates show one in 10 Minnesotans lacked health insurance last year, and more are turning to government programs for coverage.
by Sasha Aslanian

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In N.D. oil boom, property, environmental challenges

In N.D. oil boom, property, environmental challenges

Because only one quarter of landowners also own the mineral rights to their land, local residents say oil rigs can pop up on their land without warning.
by Dan Gunderson

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Pope on UK visit admits failures in abuse scandal

Pope on UK visit admits failures in abuse scandal

Pope Benedict XVI said the church's top priority now was to help abuse victims heal.

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Census: 1 in 7 Americans lived in poverty in 2009

The ranks of the working-age poor climbed to the highest level since the 1960s as the recession threw millions of people out of work last year.

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Honoring St. Paul's retired firefighters

Honoring St. Paul's retired firefighters

Cathy Wurzer talked with a current and retired St. Paul firefighters about the history African-American firefighters in St. Paul.
by Cathy Wurzer

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