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Carter to volunteer in Minn. on housing rehab

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity officials are preparing for an October visit by former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn.
by Tim Pugmire

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Wrong video of health care protest spurs feud over whether crowd yelled racist remarks

Wrong video of health care protest spurs feud over whether crowd yelled racist remarks

Three Democratic congressmen - all black - say they heard racial slurs as they walked through thousands of angry protesters outside the U.S. Capitol during the health care reform debate. Conservative activists say the lawmakers are lying, and point to a video posted on YouTube as evidence.

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Men to wear women's shoes at megamall for a cause

Men will be wearing women's red pumps for a cause Sunday at the Mall of America.

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Bill would provide 'off ramp' for divorce superhighway

Bill would provide 'off ramp' for divorce superhighway

Minnesota courts are working to process divorces more quickly. Research shows the longer divorce cases drag on in the courts, the more animosity builds up, particularly if couples have children.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Librarian's job description expands to help unemployed

Librarian's job description expands to help unemployed

The combination of a recession and changes to the typical job application process has made some local librarians into self-described social workers.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Divisions arise over push for adoptions from Haiti

Divisions arise over push for adoptions from Haiti

Logistical challenges and potentially bitter disputes lie ahead as passionate advocates of adoption press for changes that might enable thousands of Haitian children affected by the earthquake to be placed in U.S. homes.

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Most Red Bulls have received overdue bonus pay

Most Red Bulls have received overdue bonus pay

Overdue payments worth about $12 million are on their way to more than 2,000 members of the Minnesota National Guard. The retroactive pay was for soldiers who saw their deployments extended to end in 2007.
by Jessica Mador

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University of Wisconsin cut ties with Nike over labor concerns

The University of Wisconsin canceled its licensing agreement with Nike Inc. on Friday, becoming the first university to take that step over concerns about the company's treatment of workers in Honduras.

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Central Corridor stirs bad memories in Rondo

Central Corridor stirs bad memories in Rondo

Just as what used to be Rondo is finally starting to rebuild itself thanks to new businesses and strong community groups, another transportation mega-project is ticketed to come blazing through the same neighborhood.
by Patrick Condon, Associated Press

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