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Transplanted Minnesotans may jeopardize 8th congressional seat

Transplanted Minnesotans may jeopardize 8th congressional seat

Retiree Ray McGee won't be at his St. Paul home when Census forms are mailed out next year, he'll be staying at his winter home in California. Minnesota officials are concerned about where these "snowbirds" will be counted--one of Minnesota's congressional seats depends on population numbers.
by Toni Randolph

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Target to pull controversial 'illegal alien' Halloween costume

Target to pull controversial 'illegal alien' Halloween costume

A Southern California immigrant rights group on Friday asked Target stores and a costume company to stop selling an "illegal alien" Halloween costume it said is offensive to immigrants.

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Sources say local man supported al-Shabaab

Sources say local man supported al-Shabaab

Many believe Cabdulaahi Faarah was one of five men involved in a cross-country road trip last week that has gotten the attention of federal authorities, and that his involvement may be related to the the case of about 20 Minnesota men who allegedly left for their native Somalia to fight.
by Laura Yuen

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Ray Suarez on influence of immigrants

Ray Suarez on influence of immigrants

Public television journalist Ray Suarez will discuss the impact of immigration and other demographic changes on our schools, commerce, politics, workforce and culture. We'll also discuss his latest reporting on health care reform and what the U.S. can learn from successful health systems abroad.

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Indictment brings new worries that more Somali-American men are leaving to fight

Allegations that a 26-year-old Chanhassen man lied about a cross-country road trip with a group of friends last week have made some Somali-Americans worry that even more young Minnesota men are still trying to join the escalating warfare in their homeland.
by Laura Yuen

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MnDOT hiring of minority contractors declines again

New MnDOT statistics show the number of minorities and women on state road and bridge construction projects has declined from last year.
by Dan Olson

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Man charged with lying in missing Somalis case

A 26-year-old Chanhassen man has been charged with lying to federal agents who are investigating ties between Minnesota and a Somali extremist group.
by Laura Yuen

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Dan Rather to speak at Minn. Planned Parenthood event

Former CBS News anchor Dan Rather comes to Minneapolis on Tuesday to headline a fundraising dinner for Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota.

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The myths of the teen mind

The myths of the teen mind

For years, teenage impulsiveness and immature behavior was attributed to hormones. More recently, scientists have suggested the teenage brain is the problem. One psychologist says that theory is all wrong, and believes teenagers are capable of being far more mature and productive than we think.

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Obama invites tribal leaders to White House conference

President Barack Obama is inviting leaders from more than 500 Indian tribes to a White House conference on Nov. 5.

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