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Minnesota Red Bulls pack their bags for Iraq

Minnesota Red Bulls pack their bags for Iraq

More than 1,000 Minnesota National Guard soldiers are preparing to go to Iraq.
by Tim Post

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How people over 65 are making ends meet

How people over 65 are making ends meet

A new "Elder Economic Security Index" shows the financial considerations facing people over 65 in Minnesota. Can seniors cover basic needs and stay self-sufficient in retirement?

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More men laid off from work

More men laid off from work

The recession and the subsequent layoffs appear to be affecting men more than women. One possible reason is that manufacturing and construction has suffered more than other industries.

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Bringing a message of change - from Africa

Bringing a message of change - from Africa

Vusi Mahlasela is known as "The Voice" in his native South Africa. A singer, guitarist, percussionist and poet, he came of age during the turmoil of the waning days of apartheid. He now plays around the world, singing of the joys and challenges of his homeland. This week, Mahlasela launches a U.S. tour with a concert Saturday night at the Ordway Center in St Paul.
by Euan Kerr

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Coming to America, even in tough times

Coming to America, even in tough times

As a nation, we've seen better days. But, this morning at the Fitzgerald Theater in Saint Paul, Tom Crann spent time with hundreds of Americans who are literally delighted and optimistic about this country. As of today, they're brand new U.S. Citizens.
by Tom Crann

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Author Wideman writes about race

Author Wideman writes about race

Award-winning novelist John Edgar Wideman reaches back to one of his historical heroes, philosopher Frantz Fanon, to inspire his latest novel.

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Instinct vs. analysis

Instinct vs. analysis

The latest findings in neuroscience actually might help us make better decisions. It turns out our decisions are strongly influenced by our fear of losing. And author Jonah Lehrer says that's our big flaw.

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Homeland Security to meet with Somali community leaders

Homeland Security to meet with Somali community leaders

Officials with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are visiting Minneapolis this week. The agency says it wants to build better relationships with the area's Somali community, which has been shaken by the recent disappearances of young men.
by Laura Yuen

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Hedwig comes to town

Hedwig comes to town

A local producer is launching a new interactive movie program in the Twin Cities, and as a result, Hedwig is coming to town. Later this week the creator, star and director of the cult film "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" will appear as the first guest of "The Talkies" at the Heights Theater in Columbia Heights.
by Euan Kerr

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Kirk Anderson revisits his 'Banana Republic'

Kirk Anderson revisits his 'Banana Republic'

Kirk Anderson drew the "Banana Republic: Adventures in Amnesia" strip for the Editorial pages of the Star Tribune. He wanted to spur debate on national and local political issues by creating a story about how a third world dictatorship deals with those same topics. The strips are now being published as a book.
by Euan Kerr

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