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St. Paul mayor works 'second shift'

St. Paul mayor works 'second shift'

After-school programming in St. Paul is one of first-term Mayor Chris Coleman's most visible policy initiatives. While kids are occupied during the school day, Coleman thinks they need a place to go to after school. The mayor says it's up to cities to work what he calls the "second shift."
by Laura Yuen

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Award winning director meets a new 'Billy the Kid'

Award winning director meets a new 'Billy the Kid'

"Billy the Kid" is a documentary that follows a few days in the life of Billy Price. He's a 15 year old boy living in a small town in Maine. He's bright and he's mouthy. But he's one of those kids who makes people nervous. He's got a troubled past, and he has what are politely known as 'behavioral' issues. Director Jennifer Venditti is in Minneapolis to introduce the film.
by Euan Kerr

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Northern Minnesota prepares for wave of baby boomer retirements

Northern Minnesota prepares for wave of baby boomer retirements

Some northern Minnesota communities are preparing for the wave of baby boomer retirements expected over the next decade. The workforce shift will create new job opportunities, but some jobs will be hard to replace.
by Tom Robertson

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Budgeting for boomerang kids

Budgeting for boomerang kids

The high cost of living and student loans are driving young adults back to their parents' homes after they graduate from college. Ruth Hayden has advice for the parents of these "boomerang kids."

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Dr. Jon Hallberg: Rx abuse on the rise

Dr. Jon Hallberg: Rx abuse on the rise

MPR's Tom Crann talks to regular medical analyst Dr. Jon Hallberg about the prescription medications that drug abusers are seeking more of.

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On the front lines of the abortion debate

On the front lines of the abortion debate

Susan Wicklund considers the experience many women share, but feel compelled to keep secret -- the termination of their pregnancies. Dr. Wicklund talks about her own experiences counseling women, and the price she's paid for performing abortions over the years.

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Owner of Hmong market in St. Paul looks to expand

Owner of Hmong market in St. Paul looks to expand

A hardscrabble Asian shopping bazaar attracts thousands of shoppers a day. The man behind it wants to make it even bigger, and he's looking for the city of St. Paul for help.
by Laura Yuen

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