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News Cut: Multiple suicides plague some area schools

A 17-year Woodbury High School student killed himself yesterday, the second student suicide there in the last month. A 9th grader in Mounds View killed herself at her home last weekend. She wasn't the first student in the district this year to take her own life, either.

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News Cut: Multiple suicides plague some area schools

A 17-year Woodbury High School student killed himself yesterday, the second student suicide there in the last month. A 9th grader in Mounds View killed herself at her home last weekend. She wasn't the first student in the district this year to take her own life, either.

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Divorce after a long marriage

Divorce after a long marriage

Al and Tipper Gore's divorce announcement surprised and saddened many, but their 40-year marriage was still considered an accomplishment and even an enigma these days.

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Churchgoers to spread 'kindness' in Brooklyn Park

Hundreds of church volunteers are expected to head into the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Park to perform random acts of kindness.

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Pastor's newspaper ad fans religious tensions in St. Cloud

Pastor's newspaper ad fans religious tensions in St. Cloud

A St. Cloud pastor has upset Muslims and Christians with a paid newspaper advertisement that questions whether Islam threatens the United States.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Court: Victims can sue ex-Somali prime minister

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to block a lawsuit against a former prime minister of Somalia over claims that he oversaw killings and torture in his home country.

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Why I'll wear my dog tags today

Why I'll wear my dog tags today

It's a day to cherish our lives and honor the memory of those who gave theirs.

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On Memorial Day, pause and reflect

On Memorial Day, pause and reflect

Members of the U.S. military are making a sacrifice on your behalf. Take a moment to pay attention.
by John Morris

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Autism center settles over improper billing allegations

The Minnetonka-based Minnesota Autism Center has agreed to pay $600,000 to settle allegations it improperly billed Medicaid for services.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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