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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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Neo-Nazis, anti-racism groups face off in Mpls.

Neo-Nazis, anti-racism groups face off in Mpls.

About two hundred people gathered outside the YWCA in South Minneapolis early Saturday to protest the appearance of a neo-Nazi group.
by Jessica Mador

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Neo-nazi group plans protest of YWCA anti-racism workshop

Neo-nazi group plans protest of YWCA anti-racism workshop

A group of neo-Nazis plan to protest an anti-racist workshop Saturday at the Midtown YWCA in Minneapolis, sparking plans for counter-protests from community members.
by Madeleine Baran

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Juggling motherhood in the office and at home

Juggling motherhood in the office and at home

Remember opting out? That's when women and men who could decided to drop careers for full time parenting. The recession has prompted some to reconsider that move. An economist and author talk about work-life balance in tough economic times.

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Rape as a weapon of war

Rape as a weapon of war

Rape reached epidemic proportions in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the war. The UN recently passed a resolution not only condemning sexual violence used as a weapon but to send experts to countries to tell them how prosecute the offenders. That's difficult to do when the governments' armies and police forces are the rapists.
by Erin Morgan

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