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'Survival in the Serengeti'

'Survival in the Serengeti'

Serengeti National Park in the East African nation of Tanzania is one of the most famous wildlife areas in the world. But for rural people living nearby, lions and elephants are a daily threat. A University of Minnesota professor is working to reduce conflict between humans and wildlife but his work is embattled.

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Health care reform bill seen as a good first step

Health care reform bill seen as a good first step

The compromise legislation promises to reduce health care cost increases in the state and extend insurance coverage to more Minnesotans, but long term change depends on state finances.
by Lorna Benson

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Seniors struggle with higher prices

Seniors struggle with higher prices

As the price of food and gasoline continues to rise, older Americans on fixed incomes are finding it more difficult to make ends meet.
by Nanci Olesen

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St. Paul teens make their voices heard

St. Paul teens make their voices heard

A group of St. Paul high school teens are adding their voices to some serious discussions, and they're being heard.
by Marianne Combs

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Journey to truth

Journey to truth

Pat Tillman joined the military after 9-11 and became a hero after he was killed in Afghanistan. What the family didn't know until several months later is Tillman had been killed by friendly fire. A new book chronicles the family's journey to find the truth.

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A history of conflict in Minnesota

A history of conflict in Minnesota

As part of Minnesota Public Radio's Sesquicentennial history series, Midday explores the history of American Indians in Minnesota, including a rebroadcast of an MPR special report about the U.S. Dakota Conflict of 1862 titled "Minnesota's Uncivil War."

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Record number of Minn. children live in poverty

Record number of Minn. children live in poverty

The annual Kids Count survey shows 150,000 Minnesota children live in poverty. The Children's Defense Fund says that's the highest level this decade.
by Minnesota News Network

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Concealed carrying of firearms may come to national parks

Concealed carrying of firearms may come to national parks

Visitors to Voyageurs National Park and other national parks would be allowed to carry concealed handguns, under a proposal from the U.S. Interior Department.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Family of St. Cloud student found dead sues bars

Scot Radel's family has filed lawsuits against three downtown St. Cloud bars, saying the 21-year-old was served even though he was noticeably drunk.

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