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Flynn spends last day on the job pushing for minimum wage hike

Flynn spends last day on the job pushing for minimum wage hike

Archbishop Harry Flynn spent his last day as head of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis pushing for an increase in the state's minimum wage. Flynn is retiring as of today, which is his 75th birthday.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Hundreds rally for immigration rights

Hundreds rally for immigration rights

Hundreds of immigrant rights supporters held a rally and march at the Capitol today to mark International Workers' Day, and call for immigration reform.
by Jessica Mador

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Preserving the past one building, site at a time

Preserving the past one building, site at a time

Recently Tom Crann paid a visit to the Pioneer and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery in Minneapolis. It's the city's oldest cemetery. The memorial site was established in 1853, five years before Minnesota became a state.
by Tom Crann

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The Cosby crusade

The Cosby crusade

Bill Cosby built his career on comedy, but his criticism of the black community is no laughing matter. While some say Cosby is right when he says blacks need to start embracing personal responsibility, critics say he's ignoring a history of racism and oppression.

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New census numbers show Minnesota is getting older

New census numbers show Minnesota is getting older

The latest census estimates show that Minnesota continues to get older. The state's median age has gone up two years since 2000.
by Toni Randolph

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Sun powers heaters for low-income families

Sun powers heaters for low-income families

A non-profit group is installing free solar-powered heaters in 50 low-income Minnesota homes.
by Tim Post

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Minn. senators talk adoption with Guatemalan president

Minn. senators talk adoption with Guatemalan president

Minnesota Sens. Norm Coleman and Amy Klobuchar met with Guatemalan president Alvaro Colom Tuesday, pressing him to let adoptions that are in the works for American families go forward.
by Fred Frommer

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Teens' summer plans hurt by economy too

Teens' summer plans hurt by economy too

State officials say it appears jobs will be few and far between for teens looking to earn a paycheck this summer. One national study predicts teen employment could fall to its lowest point ever during the summer months.
by Minnesota News Network

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African Americans more likely to end up in child protection

African Americans more likely to end up in child protection

African-American children are six times more likely to enter the child protection system in Minnesota than their white counterparts.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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