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GOP files ethics complaint against Dean Johnson

GOP files ethics complaint against Dean Johnson

Republican state senators filed an ethics complaint Wednesday against Democratic Majority Leader Dean Johnson, assuring the controversy over his gay marriage comments won't fade anytime soon.
by Tom Scheck

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What is marriage?

What is marriage?

Everyone's talking about marriage these days. The debate rages from pulpits to the Minnesota Capitol. Most of the discussion centers on who can get married -- whether gays and lesbians should have that right. We backed up a step and asked, What is marriage?

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Lessons from Red Lake

Lessons from Red Lake

The counselors who responded to the tragic events one year ago at Red Lake came away with renewed commitment to fighting the problems many youth face on Indian reservations in the upper Midwest and Plains. A psychologist talks about what he learned in the wake of the school shooting.

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A quiet anniversary for Red Lake

A quiet anniversary for Red Lake

Tuesday marked the one-year anniversary of the school shootings on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. Many tribal members spent the day quietly with family or friends to honor the victims.

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Commentary: There are many bright spots

Commentary: There are many bright spots

White Earth tribal judge Anita Fineday says there is cause for alarm over the hopelessness that seems to pervade Indian youth on the reservations. But she also sees many bright spots which signal more hope for the future.

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The meaning of respect

The meaning of respect

At the roots of violence, many see lack of respect underlying the conflict. Two experts on resolving conflict talk about the importance of respect between governments, between individuals.

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Smoke, mirrors, and the silver screen

Smoke, mirrors, and the silver screen

Are the days of chain-smoking heroes on the big screen back in Hollywood? Some experts are calling for a change in film rating systems to protect kids from cigarette smoking.

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Red Lake braces for an uneasy anniversary

Red Lake braces for an uneasy anniversary

Red Lake tribal members are reacting to the anniversary of last year's school shootings in different ways. Some will gather quietly to remember the tragedy and the people who died. Others are dreading the anniversary and are still trying to forget what happened that day.
by Tom Robertson

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