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Overflowing homeless shelters forced to turn away families

Overflowing homeless shelters forced to turn away families

Dozens of families have been turned away as the growing numbers of homeless means emergency family shelters in the Twin Cities are full to overflowing most nights, and the lack of space has caused one family to take desperate action.
by Dan Olson

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Twin Cities become a major part of national security conversation

Twin Cities become a major part of national security conversation

Since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Minnesota has emerged as an unlikely hub of national security activity. The region is being closely monitored for signs of "homegrown terrorism" activity.

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Judge orders 'don't ask, don't tell' injunction

A federal judge has issued a nationwide injunction stopping enforcement of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy, ending the military's 17-year-old ban on openly gay troops.

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Furious China blocks visit to Nobel winner's wife

China on Monday blocked European diplomats from meeting with the wife of the jailed Nobel Peace Prize winner, cut off her phone communication and canceled meetings with Norwegian officials - acting on its fury over the award.

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White House doubts need to halt all foreclosures

But pressure is growing on the Obama administration to do something about mounting evidence that banks have used inaccurate documents to evict homeowners.

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