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Social Issues

Ranks of suburban homeless growing in Minnesota

Homelessness is not just an urban problem, as some Twin Cities suburban counties report a striking surge in the number of people without a place to live.

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Seniors contribute to large population boom in northern Minnesota

Seniors contribute to large population boom in northern Minnesota

In the latest U.S. Census, the corridor stretching from the Brainerd Lakes area into the north woods showed big gains, and state demographers say seniors are contributing to the region's significant population growth.
by Tom Robertson

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American RadioWorks: No Place for a Woman

American RadioWorks: No Place for a Woman

Midday presents an encore broadcast of the American RadioWorks documentary, "No Place for a Woman." It recounts the women who endured abuse and harrassment while working in the male-dominated iron ore mines in northern Minnesota. A group of these women filed the nation's first sexual harrassment class action lawsuit that helped change the American workplace forever.

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From the family of a killed teenager, a call for reform

From the family of a killed teenager, a call for reform

Alisha Neeley, the sister of Helena and Terrence Neeley, was shot and killed a little more than a year ago. They believe the broader culture of gun violence led to their sister's death and have ideas on how to address it.
by Tom Crann

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Judge: To reduce gun violence, more than a harsh sentence is necessary

Minneapolis Police Chief Tim Dolan criticized the judicial system Tuesday for waiving penalties for gun crimes, but Hennepin County Judge Mark Wernick said Wednesday that reducing gun violence isn't as simple as imposing maximum sentences.
by Tom Crann

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Human cloning ban under review at Legislature

Human cloning ban under review at Legislature

A bill that would make human cloning a crime in Minnesota is back at the state Legislature. Proponents of stem cell research say the bill could hamper research on the roots of disease and potential therapies.

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