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Somali activist tried to stop missing boys from traveling

Somali activist tried to stop missing boys from traveling

Months before two Somali teenage boys left the Twin Cities for Somalia, one woman says she tried to stop their departures.
by Laura Yuen

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Willmar says upcoming population estimate too low

Willmar says upcoming population estimate too low

Willmar city officials say a forthcoming estimate of the city's population falls short by at least 700 people.

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Netanyahu endorses Palestinian independence

Netanyahu endorses Palestinian independence

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endorsed a Palestinian state beside Israel for the first time on Sunday, reversing himself under U.S. pressure but attaching conditions such as having no army that the Palestinians swiftly rejected.

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A new look at race and poverty

A new look at race and poverty

For decades, academics and social commentators have argued over whether black poverty in America was the result of racism and other external factors, or cultural forces. In a new book, sociologist William Julius Wilson tries to reframe that debate.

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For feminist Gloria Steinem, the fight continues

For feminist Gloria Steinem, the fight continues

Gloria Steinem's activism on behalf of the rights of women hasn't wavered for more than 40 years. She talks about the battles won and what still needs to change for women to this day.

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Family holding rally for slain Augsburg student

Family holding rally for slain Augsburg student

The family of a slain Augsburg College student will hold a rally in downtown Minneapolis Friday, urging police and Somali community members to work together to solve his killing.
by Laura Yuen

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Homeless teen shares her story

Homeless teen shares her story

The Minneapolis Public Schools counted 5,500 homeless children in the district last year. One teen tells the story of her struggle to stay in school and graduate on her own.

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Audit: Minnesota loosely enforces E-Verify rule

A Minnesota government order requiring state agencies and certain vendors to check the immigration status of new hires is being loosely enforced, an audit released Tuesday found.
by Brian Bakst, Associated Press

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