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Audio diary of a homeless teen

Audio diary of a homeless teen

As part of her Youth Radio story, Valencia McMurray kept an audio diary this spring for Minnesota Public Radio. She recorded her thoughts while living at The Bridge, a shelter for homeless youth in south Minneapolis.

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New mining opportunities in northern Minn. pose environmental concerns

New mining opportunities in northern Minn. pose environmental concerns

Northern Minnesota may be on the verge of a major expansion of its mining industry. A key environmental study of PolyMet Corporation's plan to mine copper and nickel is expected in the coming months, but many remain opposed to this kind of mining.
by Bob Kelleher

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Obama visits Egypt

Obama visits Egypt

President Obama makes his long-promised address to the Muslim world from Cairo, Egypt. He is expected to talk about how the U.S. is willing to work for peace in the Middle East and to engage the wider Muslim world in the conversation.

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Head of Catholic Charities resigns

Rev. John Estrem has resigned as CEO of Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, the agency said Tuesday afternoon. His last day will be June 30.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Minn. abortion clinics react to Tiller killing

Minn. abortion clinics react to Tiller killing

Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota is accepting additional security from the U.S. Marshals Service in Minneapolis. The federal protection was offered after a Kansas doctor who performed abortions was shot to death on Sunday.
by Toni Randolph

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