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Social Issues

Financing for affordable housing missing while demand increases

Financing for affordable housing missing while demand increases

A growing number of state residents are paying up to half their income for a place to live and one of the primary solutions for addressing the problem - building affordable housing - has run aground for lack of financing.
by Dan Olson

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NPR: Suspect Killed In Somalia Tied To Minneapolis Youths

NPR: Suspect Killed In Somalia Tied To Minneapolis Youths

Earlier this week, U.S. Special Forces killed a man U.S. intelligence said was the link between an Islamic militia in Somalia and al-Qaida in Pakistan. But he also had a connection to the U.S. that has not been reported: He was a senior instructor for new al-Shabab recruits, including a handful of young Somali-Americans from Minneapolis.

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NPR: Suspect Killed In Somalia Tied To Minneapolis Youths

NPR: Suspect Killed In Somalia Tied To Minneapolis Youths

Earlier this week, U.S. Special Forces killed a man U.S. intelligence said was the link between an Islamic militia in Somalia and al-Qaida in Pakistan. But he also had a connection to the U.S. that has not been reported: He was a senior instructor for new al-Shabab recruits, including a handful of young Somali-Americans from Minneapolis.

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NPR: Suspect Killed In Somalia Tied To Minneapolis Youths

NPR: Suspect Killed In Somalia Tied To Minneapolis Youths

Earlier this week, U.S. Special Forces killed a man U.S. intelligence said was the link between an Islamic militia in Somalia and al-Qaida in Pakistan. But he also had a connection to the U.S. that has not been reported: He was a senior instructor for new al-Shabab recruits, including a handful of young Somali-Americans from Minneapolis.

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Author Pete Hautman on 'How to Steal a Car'

Author Pete Hautman on 'How to Steal a Car'

Twin Cities novelist Pete Hautman's new book for teens examines life through the eyes of a 15-year-old girl who's an expert at stealing cars.
by Euan Kerr

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Borlaug's connection to the U of M

Borlaug's connection to the U of M

Norman Borlaug won the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in combating world hunger. He died Saturday at the age of 95. Borlaug graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1937, and continued to be involved with the university throughout his life.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Duluth to use state grant to fight urban blight

Duluth Mayor Don Ness says a $300,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety will be used to hire three people who'll work in some of the city's more rundown neighborhoods.

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