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Ramsey County homeless shelter filling faster

As the economy continues to take its toll, one Ramsey County homeless shelter has begun turning families away for lack of space.

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Remembering John Hope Franklin

Historian and orator John Hope Franklin died this week, at the age of 94. Franklin was a pioneer in African-American studies.

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Northside home tour shows off investments for sale

Northside home tour shows off investments for sale

One person's foreclosure crisis, is another's investment opportunity. This is especially true in parts of north Minneapolis, where the supply of foreclosed properties is high and the prices are low.
by Brandt Williams

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Survey shows race relations problems in Bemidji

Survey shows race relations problems in Bemidji

A new study asks people what they think of race relations in Bemidji. American Indians who live on the reservation, view race relations more poorly than Indians living in the community. What's the purpose of the study, and what will they do with the results?
by Tom Robertson

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Obama apologizes for Special Olympics gaffe

Obama apologizes for Special Olympics gaffe

President Barack Obama has apologized to the chairman of the Special Olympics for his late-night talk show quip equating his bowling skills to those of athletes with disabilities.

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A gym of their own: Somali girls learn basketball

A gym of their own: Somali girls learn basketball

In a locked gym on Sunday afternoons in Minneapolis, Somali girls and women are getting together to play basketball. There are no fans or spectators, and they wouldn't have it any other way.
by Sasha Aslanian

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The future of affirmative action

The future of affirmative action

With the election of Barack Obama as president, there is a renewed discussion about the role of affirmative action, and whether it is still necessary. While some advocate for an end to affirmative action, others say the focus needs to be changed from race to class.

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US births break record; 40 pct out-of-wedlock

US births break record; 40 pct out-of-wedlock

More babies were born in the United States in 2007 than any year in the nation's history, topping the peak during the baby boom 50 years earlier, federal researchers reported Wednesday.

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New scam threatens struggling homeowners

New scam threatens struggling homeowners

Authorities say scam artists are showing up, promising to save the homes of desperate homeowners. Instead, they can leave their victims in even worse shape.
by Jessica Mador

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Marriage amendment back, not likely to see action

Marriage amendment back, not likely to see action

A group of Minnesota religious leaders are pressing for action at the state Capitol for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage in the state. But the effort isn't likely to get very far this year.

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