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Ethical New Year's resolutions

Ethical New Year's resolutions

New York Times ethicist Randy Cohen joins Midmorning to discuss the ethical dilemmas he wrote about in 2008, and he'll answer listener questions about ethical issues large and small.

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Lawmaker seeks to curtail hunters' use of lead bullets

Lawmaker seeks to curtail hunters' use of lead bullets

A Minnesota lawmaker will propose legislation to restrict the use of lead bullets by hunters. Hunting groups say government regulation is an overreaction to an unproven problem.
by Dan Gunderson

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House parties discuss health care

House parties discuss health care

The last of the Obama transition team "house parties" on health care takes place this week. At thousands of private homes, people have discussed their concerns and ideas about how to solve problems in the health care system.

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In Minn., more turn to cash-starved state for help

In Minn., more turn to cash-starved state for help

Ifeoma Obi turned to a state-funded program after leaving an abusive relationship and ending up in a homeless shelter. Now she can't imagine such help might not be there for others.
by Martiga Lohn

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Economic stimulus could lift up some minorities

Economic stimulus could lift up some minorities

A veteran organizer and educator sees opportunity for minorities in forthcoming economic stimulus package.
by Dan Olson

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Metro Meals on Wheels coming up short

Metro Meals on Wheels coming up short

The Minneapolis-based Metro Meals on Wheels program is facing a possible budget shortfall of $115,000 for the fiscal year.
by Toni Randolph

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Food banks struggling with fewer donations, more mouths to feed

Food banks struggling with fewer donations, more mouths to feed

Food shelves are struggling to provide food to growing ranks of hungry people across the nation. At the same time rising food prices and economic pressure are dwindling supplies at the food banks. Food rescue is one of the innovative methods food banks are using to feed the hungry.

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No place like home

No place like home

A majority of U.S.-born adults have not lived outside their birth state, and are venturing out to other states at the lowest rate since 1948. Researchers are examining how Americans weigh family ties against economic opportunity in the decision to move or not to move.

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Minn. gets $3M federal grant to help neediest

Minnesota will receive more than $3.1 million in federal funds to subsidize food and shelter programs.

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Hmong get a mixed debut in new Eastwood film

Hmong get a mixed debut in new Eastwood film

The new Clint Eastwood movie, "Gran Torino," is rife with Minnesota connections. And it's believed to be the first major motion picture to prominently feature Hmong-Americans.
by Laura Yuen

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