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Social Issues

In their own words: Eric Blust

In their own words: Eric Blust

Austin Police Officer Eric Blust talked about police work and undocumented residents during a ride-along with MPR reporter Elizabeth Baier.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Four children ran away from foster care, found along I-35E

Child protection workers are investigating a Maplewood foster care facility, after four children ran away from the residence and were found along a nearby freeway, police said.
by Madeleine Baran

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Why this shopper can't go to Target again

Why this shopper can't go to Target again

It's no longer enough to vote on Election Day. Now we have to vote with our wallets during the campaign.
by Randi Reitan

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Appeal filed over gay marriage ruling in Calif.

Appeal filed over gay marriage ruling in Calif.

Supporters of California's gay marriage ban have filed an appeal of a federal judge's ruling striking down the voter-approved law.

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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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