Social Issues

April 13, 2011 5:00 AM

To move forward wisely, we need to be able to look back

Those who came before us understood some things about lasting values. We should study their examples.

by Catherine Reid Day

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April 12, 2011 5:31 PM

Feds, Owatonna school district reach settlement addressing racial tensions

The federal agencies became involved after tensions between white and Somali students escalated into a fight in 2009 at Owatonna High School involving 11 Owatonna students.

by Elizabeth Baier

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April 12, 2011 12:44 PM

Legislature advances new restrictions on abortions

One measure would prohibit taxpayer-funded abortions, and the other would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

by Tim Pugmire

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April 11, 2011 1:29 PM

Court won't lift stay on Ariz. immigration law

A federal appeals court is refusing to lift a stay blocking major parts of a tough Arizona law targeting illegal immigrants from taking effect.

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April 11, 2011 7:17 AM

Bike rental program in Minneapolis returns with more funding, volunteers

An innovative bicycle loan program in the Twin Cities is back for its second year - with more bicycles, more volunteers, and another $110,000 in funding.

by Madeleine Baran

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April 8, 2011 12:00 AM

The rising tide of human rights

A thread to the Middle East uprisings is a desire for better human rights. Millions of ordinary people have revolted against their governments. Could all this turmoil make human rights the heart of global governance and policy-making?

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April 7, 2011 7:37 PM

Judge rules pro-gay marriage supporters can canvass outside California Target stores

Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Barton ruled Thursday that Target Corp. did not present enough evidence to show Canvass for a Cause volunteers have been harassing its customers.

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April 7, 2011 3:46 PM

Senate committee approves ban on synthetic marijuana

Under the bill, possession of synthetic marijuana and other substances would be a misdemeanor.

by Tim Nelson

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April 7, 2011 3:11 PM

Census: Immigrants contributing to suburban boom

An increase in immigrants and other diverse communities is contributing to population growth in some second and third ring suburbs in the Twin Cities metro.

by Jessica Mador

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April 6, 2011 12:00 AM

Study: Teens see 5 or more drinks a day as no big deal

Downing five or more alcoholic drinks nearly every day isn't seen as a big problem for many of the nation's teens, says a new report being released Wednesday by the The Partnership at Drugfree.org. It also showed upward trends in marijuana and Ecstasy use among young people in grades 9 through 12.

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