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Senators call on U.S. to press Thailand on Hmong refugees

Senators call on U.S. to press Thailand on Hmong refugees

Seven U.S. senators, including all four from Minnesota and Wisconsin, want Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to look into Thailand's repatriation of more than 800 ethnic Hmong to Laos.
by Fred Frommer

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Walker 'Queer Takes' film festival aims at preservation

Walker 'Queer Takes' film festival aims at preservation

The Walker Art Center is joining a national effort to help restore and preserve films about gays and lesbians. The Walker is working with the Heights Theater in Columbia Heights to preserve a copy of "Parting Glances."
by Euan Kerr

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Minnesota philanthropist Eugene Sit dies

Minnesota philanthropist Eugene Sit dies

The head of one of the Minnesota's leading investment firms has died. Eugene Sit was 69 years old. He died Tuesday from pancreatic cancer.
by Laura McCallum

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Native Americans confront problem of poor water quality

Native Americans confront problem of poor water quality

Native Americans have had to alter traditional ceremonies that involve the drinking of lake and river water.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Nonprofits receive reprieve on property tax issue

Nonprofits receive reprieve on property tax issue

Minnesota nonprofit groups worried about whether they might have to pay property taxes have gotten a one-year reprieve. Lawmakers passed a moratorium that will keep county assessors from making any changes on this year's taxes.
by Tom Weber

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Western Minn. school board drops Pledge requirement

Western Minn. school board drops Pledge requirement

The Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School Board has scrapped a rule that students stand during the Pledge of Allegiance, a month after three students were suspended for breaking that rule.

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A Microsoft executive's lessons from the past

A Microsoft executive's lessons from the past

When Kyle Kim was a teenager, he spent three years on the streets of South Central Los Angeles and West Hollywood. Now he is an executive at Microsoft who spends his career and spare time working for the safety of all kids, especially homeless gay and lesbian teens.

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The ugly side of 'America the Beautiful'

The ugly side of 'America the Beautiful'

Film maker Darryl Roberts wanted to explore America's obsession with beauty. His documentary "American the Beautiful" became a scathing indictment.
by Euan Kerr

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Summertime means plans for kids

Summertime means plans for kids

When the school year winds down, there are thousands of children and teenagers thinking about summer. As parents work to find things for their kids to do, many turn to city parks and libraries for safe, structured activities.
by Brandt Williams

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Residents voice concerns over LRT planning

Residents voice concerns over LRT planning

The Met Council responded to critics of the proposed Central Corridor light rail line last night in St. Paul. Dozens of residents turned out for a community meeting on the project to link the downtowns of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
by Jessica Mador

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