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Social Issues

Banking your tax refund to combat poverty

Banking your tax refund to combat poverty

It's tax season - and a Minnesota program that offers low-cost tax refund loans is bracing for overwhelming demand, as more people face financial insecurity.
by Jessica Mador

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Latinos hope for immigration reform

Latinos hope for immigration reform

During the presidential election, Latino voters provided strong support to President Barack Obama. But with the economic downturn taking center stage, many are wondering how far immigration reform has slipped as priority for the new administration.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Abortion opponents rally at State Capitol

Abortion opponents rally at State Capitol

Several thousand abortion opponents gathered at the State Capitol Thursday for their annual march and rally.
by Tim Pugmire

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Driver crashes SUV into St. Paul Planned Parenthood clinic

Driver crashes SUV into St. Paul Planned Parenthood clinic

A 32-year-old man is under arrest after driving his SUV into the front of the Planned Parenthood clinic on Ford Parkway in St. Paul this morning.
by Tim Nelson

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House GOP: Minnesota is a 'welfare magnet'

House GOP: Minnesota is a 'welfare magnet'

House Republicans say Minnesota has become a "welfare magnet," and they're calling on fellow lawmakers to change the system.
by Tim Pugmire

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Volunteerism on the rise, as charitable giving goes down

Volunteerism on the rise, as charitable giving goes down

A look at the state of volunteerism on the day that President-elect Obama emphasizes service. The economy may have as much as anything to do with increased service.
by Michael Caputo

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Speeches marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Speeches marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Gen. Colin Powell said the election of Barack Obama is a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but added that the president-elect will need all Americans to make King's dream come true.

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The meaning of Obama's inauguration

The meaning of Obama's inauguration

The nation's first Black President is inaugurated this week, and MPR listeners and special guests discuss what it means.

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The origins of "I have a dream"

The origins of "I have a dream"

Midmorning examines one of the most famous impromptu speeches in American history to understand Dr. Martin Luther King's words in the context of his struggle for civil rights.

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