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Social Issues

It's time more of us started talking about chlamydia

It's time more of us started talking about chlamydia

Even in 2010, this STD remains a conversation-stopper.

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Part 2: Newcomers settle in Austin

Part 2: Newcomers settle in Austin

After the strike, Austin attracted immigrant workers who showed up for jobs at the meatpacking plants. Now the town is home to a growing Latino population.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Muslim groups ask Pawlenty to reverse on NYC mosque

Several Muslim groups are asking Gov. Tim Pawlenty to withdraw comments opposing the building of a mosque near ground zero.

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Rochester women plead not guilty to terrorism charges

Rochester women plead not guilty to terrorism charges

Two women charged with providing material support to a terrorism group have pleaded not guilty in federal court.
by Laura Yuen

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Bridging the gap

Business owner Jorge Pozos represents the changing face of Austin, Minnesota.
by Elizabeth Baier and Jeffrey Thompson

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St. Cloud school board elections feature Somali candidates

St. Cloud school board elections feature Somali candidates

St. Cloud residents will vote in two elections Tuesday to narrow down candidates for school board seats, and both elections have Somali candidates for the first time ever.
by Ambar Espinoza

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In their own words:Dustin Heckman

In their own words:Dustin Heckman

Dustin Heckman, Executive Director of the Mower County Historical Society looks back at the impact of the Hormel strike.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Part 1: The strike that changed Austin

Part 1: The strike that changed Austin

The Hormel meatpacking strike that tore apart Austin in the '80s, eventually transformed the demographics of the southeastern Minnesota town.
by Elizabeth Baier

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In their own words: Maria

In their own words: Maria

Maria, 24, is an undocumented worker living in Austin with her three U.S.-born children. Her husband, Gilberto Briones, 36, above, faces possible deportation.
by Elizabeth Baier

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08/15/1985 MPR report: Voting to strike

08/15/1985 MPR report: Voting to strike

A Minnesota Public Radio news report on August 15, 1985 from former reporter Mike Mulcahy on the day the strike began.

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