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In search of Utopia

In search of Utopia

A long-standing fascination with utopian thought led writer J.C. Hallman on a journey to six modern utopian projects. In the process, he found in these communities a desire to make things better that he believes is missing in much of modern-day America.

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Fellow Americans' suspicions frustrate US Muslims

Fellow Americans' suspicions frustrate US Muslims

Nine years of denouncing terrorism, of praying side-by-side with Jews and Christians, of insisting "I'm American, too." None of it could stop a season of hate against Muslims that made for an especially fraught Sept. 11.

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Record increase in US poverty with elections looming

Record increase in US poverty with elections looming

The number of people in the U.S. who are in poverty is on track for a record increase on President Barack Obama's watch, with the ranks of working-age poor approaching 1960s levels that led to the national war on poverty.

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Religious leaders condemn Quran burning plans

Religious leaders condemn Quran burning plans

Religious leaders gathered at Hamline University on Saturday to rebuke the acts of a Florida pastor had planned to burn copies of the Quran on September 11.
by Rupa Shenoy

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NCAA approves of UND plan to retire nickname, logo

The NCAA says it's satisfied with the University of North Dakota's plan to retire its Fighting Sioux nickname and logo.

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At start of school year, fears about bullying resurface

At start of school year, fears about bullying resurface

This week, two German teens were given long prison sentences for fatally beating a man who tried to stop the teens from bullying kids. As American students head back to their classrooms this week, some parents and educators are calling for tougher policies to prevent the spread of bully behavior.

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Rep. Ellison: Anti-Muslim protesters do not reflect the beliefs of most Americans

Rep. Ellison: Anti-Muslim protesters do not reflect the beliefs of most Americans

U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison said Thursday that anti-Muslim protesters do not reflect the beliefs of most Americans and called on political leaders to defend religious freedom.
by Tom Crann and Madeleine Baran

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U receives $7M grant to fight childhood obesity

The University of Minnesota has received a $7 million dollar federal grant to fight childhood obesity among families of low-income and ethnically-diverse preschoolers.
by Lorna Benson

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Bike share program pushes deeper into north Mpls.

Bike share program pushes deeper into north Mpls.

Though many welcome the new service, some are wondering if it will catch on in that part of the city.
by Brandt Williams

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Grant provides housing for Native American elders

Grant provides housing for Native American elders

Developers have won a federal grant for a Native American elders housing project in Minneapolis, a development American Indian planners say will provide much-needed housing.
by Dan Olson

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