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Child poverty grows in Minnesota

Child poverty grows in Minnesota

The Census Bureau is out with new data that reveals more detail about the economic pain American families experienced in 2009. It was a tough year for children, as the rates of child poverty went up.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Census survey data: Minnesotans' incomes took a hit in 2009

The number of Minnesota households earning less than $15,000 grew but the number of households earning greater than $100,000 a year dropped ---indicating the recession has affected the earnings of both the rich and poor.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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New campaign aims to end hunger in Minnesota

New campaign aims to end hunger in Minnesota

Hunger is often perceived as one of life's intractable problems, affecting someone else's family. A new campaign launching Monday in Minnesota aims to show how hunger can spiral into larger problems that burden all of society.
by Laura Yuen

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