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How to solve a family crisis the democratic way

How to solve a family crisis the democratic way

The child welfare system traditionally diagnoses a family crisis and then tells the family how to fix it. But another model called Family Group Decision Making gives the family in crisis a voice in the decision making process. One family in St. Paul experienced this kind of democracy first hand.
by Larissa Anderson

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Vernon Bellecourt laid to rest in White Earth

Vernon Bellecourt laid to rest in White Earth

White Earth Tribal Chairwoman Erma Vizenor gave a eulogy Wednesday for late American Indian Movement leader Vernon Bellecourt. She said his protest tactics were controversial, but of great importance to Native Americans everywhere.
by Tom Crann

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Edward P. Jones writes about the real Washington

Edward P. Jones writes about the real Washington

Edward P. Jones writes about Washington D.C. Not the Washington of politicians and the government offices, but the Washington neighborhoods filled with people struggling to get by.
by Euan Kerr

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The 'Flim Flam Man' gets a script reading

The 'Flim Flam Man' gets a script reading

Twin Cities film fans have a unique opportunity on tap. For one night only, a group of local actors will present a staged reading of "Flag Day." It's a screenplay based on Minneapolis writer Jennifer Vogel's award-winning memoir "Flim Flam Man."
by Euan Kerr

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China rising

China rising

Chinese officials are meeting at the National Congress of the governing Communist Party to lay out their plans for national leadership. Midmorning discusses the impact of their decisions on China's political and economic future.

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AIM leader Vernon Bellecourt dies

Vernon Bellecourt, a longtime leader of the American Indian Movement, died Saturday at the age of 75 from complications of pneumonia.
by Jessica Mador

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How video cameras could bring societal change

How video cameras could bring societal change

In many societies, it's taboo for women to speak out about domestic abuse, rape, and forced marriage. But the Minneapolis-based American Refugee Committee's new video project may change that.
by Roseanne Pereira

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St. Cloud talks about race

St. Cloud talks about race

Some minority residents in St. Cloud say they're being unfairly targeted by local police.
by Tim Post

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Steroids and the culture of cheating

Steroids and the culture of cheating

She spent years denying the use of performance enhancing drugs, but sprinter Marion Jones now says she did cheat, and has returned the gold medals she won in the 2000 Olympics. While testing methods have improved, athletes keep finding ways to beat the system.

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