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Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Midmorning takes a closer look at the meaning of liberty, and how it has changed since the U.S. Constitution was framed.

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One grave, one tribute

Many of the workers who plant the flags at Fort Snelling cemetery for Memorial Day also served in the military. For them, putting up the flags is more than a job, it's a tribute.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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'Just a terrible place to go'

When mom or dad do time, what happens to the kids? A new report takes a look at this cost of justice. We hear from kids in this situation, and they don't need grownups to tell their story.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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A 7 year old talks about his dad in prison

Marcus is 7 years old. His dad has been in and out of prison on assault charges, most recently at the Minnesota Correctional Facility at Rush City. One way that Marcus stays connected with his father is through drawings his dad sends to him as gifts, for holidays and birthdays. MPR's Elizabeth Stawicki talked with Marcus about his dad.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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A mother's letter from prison

A mother's letter from prison

Randi is at the Minnesota Correctional Facility at Shakopee. Her anticipated release date is Jan. 15, 2007.

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Tracking our movement

Tracking our movement

Domestic wiretapping may be dominating the headlines, but one privacy expert says we also need to be concerned about new devices that can track our location and movement.

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Singing for tolerance

Singing for tolerance

Music is fostering cultural understanding for high school students in Thief River Falls, and they're sharing their message with the community.
by Dan Gunderson

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