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Religion and Faith

Minn. student practices his preaching at festival

Minn. student practices his preaching at festival

Cody Maynus knew from a very young age that he wanted to be a preacher, but just how young surprised his kindergarten teacher. "I drew myself standing in a pulpit wearing a robe," he said.

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Milwaukee archdiocese files for Chap 11 bankruptcy

The Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee has directed its attorneys to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, saying that pending sexual-abuse lawsuits have left it with financial claims that exceed its means.

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Faith, family, and temptation

Faith, family, and temptation

Author John Reimringer's new novel tells the story of a young priest and his struggle with the vow of celibacy. But beyond being a story about the sacred versus the profane, the author says it's also a love letter to the city of St. Paul.

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Muslims in St. Cloud seek their own cemetery

When 20-year-old Ahmed Ibrahim's father died of a stroke in February, he learned that leaders at the mosque in St. Cloud could not help his family. They ended up burying his father about 60 miles away in Willmar.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Debate: Is Islam a religion of peace?

Debate: Is Islam a religion of peace?

An "Intelligence Squared" debate features two panelists for, and two panelists against, the proposition: Islam is a religion of peace.

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Highlights of the tax package passed by Congress

Highlights of the tax package passed by Congress late Thursday and sent to President Barack Obama. It would cost about $858 billion; most provisions, which were to expire Jan. 1, would be extended for two years, unless noted.

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