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January 14, 2013 3:21 PM

Lawmakers should focus on mentally ill, says NRA head

The president of the National Rifle Association says he would like lawmakers to pay more attention to treatment for violent, mentally ill people rather than restrict gun rights.

by Brandt Williams

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January 14, 2013 2:31 PM

Reading Corps guides immigrant children into mastery of English

When charter school principal Bondo Nyembwe sees a classroom filled with the children of immigrants, he feels a professional and personal commitment to help them learn to speak English.

by Dan Olson

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January 14, 2013 9:42 AM

Reporter’s notebook: a visit to detention court

A reporter's notebook from a 2009 visit to immigration court.

by Sasha Aslanian

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January 14, 2013 7:36 AM

The new face(s) of Minnesota

A new generation of Minnesota immigrants puts a strain on language tutoring programs.

by Dan Olson

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January 14, 2013 5:00 AM

How to stop languishing and get yourself adopted

Kids waiting for adoption might wonder what the fuss with Russia is all about.

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January 14, 2013 4:00 AM

High Minn. land prices force aspiring farmers to sidelines

High land prices are making it difficult for young farmers. In one of the most volatile and expensive land markets in history, they generally don't have the financial resources to compete with established producers or investors. For those seeking a start, just renting a few acres is daunting.

by Mark Steil

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January 13, 2013 11:00 PM

Is it time for Minnesota to raise its minimum wage?

by Molly Bloom

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January 13, 2013 9:57 AM

DNR extends elk hunt until Jan. 20

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is extending the hunting season for elk in northwestern Minnesota.

by Dan Gunderson

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January 11, 2013 5:40 PM

Farmers look to South America as crop price indicator

Farmers are watching agricultural production in South America this winter as they try to predict the direction corn and soybean prices will take in coming months.

by Mark Steil

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January 11, 2013 2:00 PM

School shopping in St. Paul or Mpls?

St. Paul and Minneapolis districts hold school fairs.

by Sasha Aslanian

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