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Groundbreaking federal gay marriage trial begins

Groundbreaking federal gay marriage trial begins

The first federal trial to determine if the U.S. Constitution prohibits states from outlawing same-sex marriage gtt underway Monday, and the two gay couples on whose behalf the case was brought will be among the first witnesses.

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The best of the Youth Radio Series

The best of the Youth Radio Series

The latest MPR News Presents broadcast showcases all the 2009 stories in the Youth Radio Series, with commentary from producer Sasha Aslanian on the making of the series.

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An intimate show spread over thousands of miles

An intimate show spread over thousands of miles

This weekend the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis begins presenting a very intimate theatrical experience with just one performer, and one audience member.
by Euan Kerr

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Somali community shaken by violent tragedy

Somali community shaken by violent tragedy

The family of two cousins killed in a triple homicide this week in Minneapolis plan to bury the men on Friday and members of the community say they must work with police to prevent further violence.
by Laura Yuen

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Officials: Anti-Muslim images are protected speech

Two Minnesota prosecutors have decided not to file charges against a man who they say admitted posting anti-Muslim images near a mosque and a Somali-owned store, saying the cartoons are protected under the First Amendment.
by Patrick Condon, Associated Press

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Same-sex couples want bill to protect end-of-life decisions in Minn.

Same-sex couples want bill to protect end-of-life decisions in Minn.

Advocates for same-sex couples say Minnesota needs a law that protects the rights of surviving members of domestic partnerships to make those decisions.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Use of restraint on disabled man questioned

A Brooklyn Park mother wants answers after her mentally disabled son ended up in a coma.

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Bridge to Somewhere: Lessons from the New Deal

Bridge to Somewhere: Lessons from the New Deal

As we work our way out of a recession, an American RadioWorks documentary explores the lessons we can learn from Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal.

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State to track often-abused prescription drugs

State to track often-abused prescription drugs

Starting this week, Minnesota residents who fill prescriptions for addictive drugs like Vicodin and OxyContin are going into a new state database. The aim is to stop drug abusers from shopping around for prescriptions.
by Martiga Lohn

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