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President Barack Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize

President Barack Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize

President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a stunning decision designed to encourage his initiatives to reduce nuclear arms, ease tensions with the Muslim world and stress diplomacy and cooperation rather than unilateralism.

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More drunken driving offenders using ignition device

More drunken driving offenders using ignition device

A small but growing number of drunken driving offenders in Minnesota are using an electronic device designed to keep them from reoffending, a program first piloted in Hennepin and Beltrami counties and has now expanded statewide.
by Tom Robertson

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For the good that ACORN does, it deserves support

For the good that ACORN does, it deserves support

An ACORN official describes his first experience with the organization and his reasons for staying involved.
by Sherman Wilburn

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U.S. Senate approves apology to American Indians

Supporters said the resolution, included in a defense spending bill approved late Tuesday, was a symbolic gesture meant to promote a renewed commitment to tribal communities.

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Somali President continues tour of U.S. in Ohio

Adjusting to life in the United States is a work in progress for the country's second-largest population of Somali immigrants, who welcomed Somalia's president for a two-day visit beginning Tuesday.

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Income, ZIP code, education are good indicators of health

Income, ZIP code, education are good indicators of health

Good health care is regarded as the backbone of good health, but public health researchers will tell you that where you live, shop and eat have an equal -- or greater -- impact on your health.
by Lorna Benson

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MnDOT adjusts hiring goal for women and minority contractors

MnDOT adjusts hiring goal for women and minority contractors

MnDOT officials say the goal for hiring women and minority subcontractors is too high and has been scaled back for next year.
by Dan Olson

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In Minneapolis, Somali president asks for help

In Minneapolis, Somali president asks for help

The president of Somalia is calling on the nation's largest community of Somali-Americans to help him fight extremism and rally behind his fragile government.
by Laura Yuen

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