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Minneapolis shelter takes message to the streets

Minneapolis shelter takes message to the streets

Supporters of a downtown Minneapolis homeless shelter, took a simmering conflict over their city license to the streets.
by Brandt Williams

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'Sandwich generation' caught between kids and their parents

'Sandwich generation' caught between kids and their parents

"Sandwich generation" women provide care for their kids and their own parents, even as they hold down jobs. They rarely seek help with their multiple roles.
by Nanci Olesen

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Nonprofits feel the pinch of tough economy

Nonprofits feel the pinch of tough economy

Many small nonprofit organizations are feeling the pinch of a sluggish economy and budget cuts that are forcing some to scale back their staff to save money.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Senate approves bill for surrogate mother contracts

The Minnesota Senate has given preliminary approval to legislation that sets new regulations for surrogate mother contracts.
by Tim Pugmire

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Lifelong exercise may prevent precursor to Alzheimer's

Lifelong exercise may prevent precursor to Alzheimer's

A study at the Mayo Clinic finds that people who exercised consistently over 15 years were less likely to lose cognitive function.
by Sea Stachura

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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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