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Social Issues

'Two Minnesotas' for girls

'Two Minnesotas' for girls

A new study by the Women's Foundation of Minnesota says girls more likely than boys to be poor, suffer from assaults and contract sexually transmitted diseases.
by Tim Nelson

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Rev. Jeremiah Wright speaks out at the National Press Club

Rev. Jeremiah Wright speaks out at the National Press Club

In a speech at the National Press Club in Washington D.C., the Rev. Jeremiah Wright discusses his sermons, the black church and race in America, and he takes questions from the Washington press corps.

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High drunk driving rate tied to culture and enforcement

High drunk driving rate tied to culture and enforcement

Minnesota's drunk driving rate is the third highest in the nation, according to a recent government report. Midmorning explores the Midwest drinking culture and the role of DWI enforcement.

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Information link elusive between high schools and colleges

Information link elusive between high schools and colleges

Legislators are considering changing the data practices law to allow tracking of students from elementary school through college.
by Art Hughes

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Former Twins pitcher finds a new career in the movies

Former Twins pitcher finds a new career in the movies

Former Twins pitcher Scott Erickson has a new career: film producer. This weekend his company's first movie "A Plumm Summer" opens in the Twin Cities.

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Leech Lake students build home for elders through service learning program

Leech Lake students build home for elders through service learning program

Leech Lake Tribal College students are building homes for elders as part of a service learning initiative. Experts say the program helps at-risk students stay in school and perform better academically.
by Tom Robertson

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Director examines the human side of immigration

Director examines the human side of immigration

Film director Tom McCarthy is drawing raves for his new film "The Visitor." The film examines the complicated realities of U.S. immigration policy.
by Euan Kerr

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Rebirth of conservatism?

Rebirth of conservatism?

Conservatives should look at their current division as an opportunity to reinvent the party according to former Bush aide Michael Gerson. Gerson also reflects on his experiences in the White House.

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Arctic expedition records signs of global warming

Arctic expedition records signs of global warming

Today is Earth Day. Minnesotan and polar explorer Will Steger will spend the day on Ellesmere Island in the Canadian Arctic. Steger is leading a 1400-mile dogsled expedition across the island; he hopes to record the impact of global warming on the northernmost part of the North American continent. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with Steger by satellite phone.

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