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Social Issues

How to drop the shopping

How to drop the shopping

Not too long ago, Judith Levine decided she and her partner could withstand the pressure to consume. Now that she's met her self-imposed challenge to stop shopping for all but the very basic necessities, her habits haven't changed much. She has advice for those of us who like to spend on stuff.

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Census data shows minority increase in small communities

The U.S. Census Bureau has just released new data on mid-size Minnesota counties. For the first time, the American Community Survey includes information on places as small as 20,000 in population. It's considered the first statistical portrait since the 2000 Census on a wide range of topics, such as demographics, education, income and housing.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Somali leaders concerned for families of missing

As thousands of Twin Cities Somalis gathered Monday to celebrate an important holiday on the Muslim calendar, their leaders expressed sympathy for the families of several young men who are missing and may have gone to Somalia to fight.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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MnDOT improves minority hiring record

MnDOT improves minority hiring record

The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the hiring of so-called Disadvantaged Business Enterprises exceeded the agency's goal.
by Dan Olson

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Is a consensus building on health care reform?

Is a consensus building on health care reform?

The failed attempt to enact health care reform in 1993 is in the back of the minds of those who helped defeat it. But these same groups realize that the government will have to play an active role to ensure more have access to health care.

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Meet the Minneapolis Movie Bears

Meet the Minneapolis Movie Bears

More than 80 bears turned up at a Twin Cities movie theater the other night. These bears were not true ursines, but members of a human social group, the Minneapolis Movie Bears.
by Euan Kerr

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Groups gearing up for 2010 census

Groups gearing up for 2010 census

While the 2008 election is nearly over, but for the Senate recount, some people are already gearing up for another big civic activity -- the 2010 U.S. Census.
by Toni Randolph

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