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Religion and Faith

Cities debate whether houses of worship belong in industrial areas

Cities debate whether houses of worship belong in industrial areas

Prior Avenue is home to warehouses, a recycling plant and a Menards. But behind the rows of semi-trailers is a house of worship, Living Word Church, which moved into an abandoned print shop in 2006.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Muslim leaders consider legal action after mosque rejection

Muslim leaders are considering their options for legal action after the St. Anthony City Council rejected their plan to locate an Islamic place of worship in the city. ACLU staff attorney Heather Weaver discusses the federal law that protects religious organizations from discriminatory land-use regulations.

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General Mills opposes marriage amendment

General Mills opposes marriage amendment

A company spokesman says General Mills has worked for decades to create an inclusive culture for employees and believes Minnesota should be welcoming as well.
by Martin Moylan

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ND religion amendment fails

North Dakota's Roman Catholic churches and the North Dakota Family Alliance worked to put the measure on Tuesday's primary ballot.

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The Week in Commentary

A summary of the week's commentaries and some of the responses they generated.

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Monocultural churches still the norm in diverse US society

Monocultural churches still the norm in diverse US society

Ethnic diversity is shaping Minnesota's culture in many ways, and there's a small but growing movement in the United States to make Sunday morning church services more culturally diverse. However, the vast majority of the nation's religious services remain monocultural, with just one language, race or ethnic group represented.
by Nikki Tundel

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