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Social Issues

Food banks struggling with fewer donations, more mouths to feed

Food banks struggling with fewer donations, more mouths to feed

Food shelves are struggling to provide food to growing ranks of hungry people across the nation. At the same time rising food prices and economic pressure are dwindling supplies at the food banks. Food rescue is one of the innovative methods food banks are using to feed the hungry.

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No place like home

No place like home

A majority of U.S.-born adults have not lived outside their birth state, and are venturing out to other states at the lowest rate since 1948. Researchers are examining how Americans weigh family ties against economic opportunity in the decision to move or not to move.

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Hmong get a mixed debut in new Eastwood film

Hmong get a mixed debut in new Eastwood film

The new Clint Eastwood movie, "Gran Torino," is rife with Minnesota connections. And it's believed to be the first major motion picture to prominently feature Hmong-Americans.
by Laura Yuen

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Mental illness on the rise among young adults

Mental illness on the rise among young adults

A recent survey indicates that one in five young American adults between the ages of 19 and 25 has a personality disorder. And despite increasing awareness, the stigma attached to mental health issues prevents many from seeking treatment.

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Local GLBT leader upset with Warren inauguration pick

Local GLBT leader upset with Warren inauguration pick

Among the people disappointed with Barack Obama's choice of Rick Warren to give the invocation on Innaguration Day is Amy Johnson. She is the brand new executive director of Minnesota's biggest gay and lesbian equality organization -- OutFront Minnesota.
by Tom Crann

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Marge Anderson elected head of Mille Lacs Band

Marge Anderson elected head of Mille Lacs Band

Marge Anderson, who served as chief executive of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe in the 1990s, was chosen for the same post in a special election this week.

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