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For children born into poverty, brain development may be hindered

For children born into poverty, brain development may be hindered

Toxic stress, when a baby is born into a chaotic environment and experiences developmental brain problems, may be on the rise. Poverty levels may directly affect a child's brain development, researchers say.
by Dan Olson

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'Official-English' push in Lino Lakes tied to alleged anti-immigration front

'Official-English' push in Lino Lakes tied to alleged anti-immigration front

A national advocacy group called ProEnglish, which helped officials in Lino Lakes write an English-only resolution, is tied to other organizations that call for a cap on federal immigration levels.
by Laura Yuen

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In their own words: Former P-9 Union members

In their own words: Former P-9 Union members

Judy Himle, Ken Dalager, Bob Taylor are part of a group former Local P-9 union members who have been meeting since the meatpackers strike in 1985. This was a recording of a conversation during their breakfast meeting on May 18, 2010.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Former employees worry about adult foster homes

On Jan. 1, 2007, Hermantown police responded to a call from the Stepping Stones for Living home at 4165 Midway Road for an out-of-control resident. Joseph Francis Leuer, 25, who had a history of violence, was threatening to cut himself or a staff member, according to a police report. Police came and soothed the situation and no one was hurt.

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