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Judge overturns Calif. gay marriage ban

Judge overturns Calif. gay marriage ban

A federal judge overturned California's same-sex marriage ban Wednesday, in a landmark case that could eventually land before the U.S. Supreme Court to decide if gays have a constitutional right to marry in America.

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MnDOT grant to help minorities get construction work

Part of a state grant will be used to help minorities in Minneapolis get highway construction jobs.
by Dan Olson

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For children born into poverty, brain development may be hindered

For children born into poverty, brain development may be hindered

Toxic stress, when a baby is born into a chaotic environment and experiences developmental brain problems, may be on the rise. Poverty levels may directly affect a child's brain development, researchers say.
by Dan Olson

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Retirees challenging changes to state pension laws

Retirees challenging changes to state pension laws

Some of the state's former public employees hope to block changes made this year to the state's three largest pension systems.
by Tom Weber

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Pawlenty: State should consider English-only measure

Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he thinks Minnesota should consider a statewide measure designating English as the official language.
by Tim Nelson

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'Official-English' push in Lino Lakes tied to alleged anti-immigration front

'Official-English' push in Lino Lakes tied to alleged anti-immigration front

A national advocacy group called ProEnglish, which helped officials in Lino Lakes write an English-only resolution, is tied to other organizations that call for a cap on federal immigration levels.
by Laura Yuen

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When an immigrant with no English found welcome in Minnesota

When an immigrant with no English found welcome in Minnesota

His great-grandmother arrived in 1895 as a widow with a small child, speaking only Danish. The people she met here helped her make Minnesota home.
by Brad Johnson

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In their own words: Mayor Tom Stiehm

In their own words: Mayor Tom Stiehm

Austin Mayor Tom Stiehm at the Woodson Kindergarten Center talking about diversity in the town.
by Elizabeth Baier

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