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America's role in the world

America's role in the world

Republican Senator Chuck Hagel discusses his position on foreign policy, national security and his goal of improving America's image abroad.

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Author: Life can get in the way of a well-planned death

Author: Life can get in the way of a well-planned death

Geoff Herbach's new novel, "The Miracle Letters of T. Rimberg," tells a story in a very different and potentially controversial way. Most of the story is presented as suicide notes written by one man.
by Euan Kerr

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Minnesota resident returns to Zimbabwe, turmoil

MPR's Tom Crann speaks with a native of Zimbabwe about returning to the southern African nation.

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Tutu brings message of peace to Twin Cities youth

Tutu brings message of peace to Twin Cities youth

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Archibishop Desmond Tutu is in the Twin Cities for a series of events centered around promoting peace among young people. He spoke to a capacity crowd in Minneapolis this morning, saying young people bring about important changes that improve society.
by Art Hughes

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Kids without marriage

Kids without marriage

As the rate of babies born out of wedlock rises, some scholars argue that there is a negative social impact on children. Midmorning asks if the increasing numbers indicate a crisis after all.

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Restrictions on utility disconnections end next week

Restrictions on utility disconnections end next week

Xcel Energy is reminding Minnesotans who haven't kept up with their winter heating bills that the state's Cold Weather Rule ends next week.
by Minnesota News Network

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Immersion program provides new hope for preserving Ojibwe language

Immersion program provides new hope for preserving Ojibwe language

The number of people fluent in the Ojibwe language is fading fast. An elementary school program on the Leech Lake reservation is taking a more aggressive approach to saving the language.
by Tom Robertson

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Tibetans hold vigil in St. Paul

Tibetans hold vigil in St. Paul

About 2,000 Tibetans live in the Twin Cities, the largest population in the United States outside New York City.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Medical marijuana bill will move to House floor

Medical marijuana bill will move to House floor

A 13-4 vote Wednesday by the House Ways and Means Committee means a bill approving the use of medical marijuana will move on to the House floor.
by Tim Pugmire

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Tibetan activists to hold vigil today at state capitol

Tibetan activists to hold vigil today at state capitol

Activists angered over China's crackdown on demonstrators have tried to disrupt the global torch run building up to the Beijing Olympics. Tibetans will hold vigils, protests, and prayers around the world today, including an event at the State Capitol in St. Paul this afternoon.
by Ambar Espinoza

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