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Social Issues

Why at-risk kids engage in high-risk behavior

A new study by the University of Minnesota shows that kids who believe they are going to die young often engage in the very behavior that can lead to an early death.
by Lorna Benson

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Pride festival to draw big crowds this weekend

Thousands of people are expected to converge this weekend in downtown Minneapolis for the Twin Cities' Pride Festival and Parade.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Recession can be even tougher for low-income families

Recession can be even tougher for low-income families

For families already living on the financial edge before the recession hit, the economic blows can be even more punishing.
by Annie Baxter

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Advocates say budget cuts target most vulnerable

Advocates say budget cuts target most vulnerable

Homeless advocates say Gov. Tim Pawlenty's plan for unallotment will hit their clients particularly hard.
by Lorna Benson

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Black newspaper owners meet in Minneapolis

Today is the first full day of the National Newspaper Publishers Association summer convention in Minneapolis. The group represents more than 200 African American-owned newspapers across the country.
by Brandt Williams

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The changing faces of small towns

The changing faces of small towns

Minnesota Public Radio News' Jeff Horwich hosted a forum in Willmar recently, to talk with residents about the challenges and benefits that immigrants have brought to the area.

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Teach For America program expands to Twin Cities

Teach For America program expands to Twin Cities

A national teaching program that targets low-income school districts announced on Tuesday it will expand its program to the Twin Cities.
by Tim Nelson and Elizabeth Baier

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Ramsey County kicks off adoption campaign

Ramsey County is kicking off a five-year campaign today aimed at recruiting adoptive parents for children in need of permanent homes.
by Laura Yuen

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