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Social Issues

Driver's education

Driver's education

We spend hours in our cars, and almost as much time talking about traffic, yet how much do we think about the act of driving? The author of a new book says the way we drive tells us a lot about how our minds work, how we relate to others, and who we are.

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To remember with a monument

To remember with a monument

Midmorning examines the psychological and political reasons for creating a memorial. We'll also discuss how artists influence the way we commemorate our public tragedies and triumphs.

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Documentary shows high school life is little changed

Documentary shows high school life is little changed

Documentary filmmaker Nanette Burstein says most movies and TV shows about teenagers just plain get it wrong. When she made her film, she and her crew shot in a high school evey day for 10 months. The resulting film is called "American Teen."
by Euan Kerr

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St. Paul funeral home enlists help from Hmong shaman

St. Paul funeral home enlists help from Hmong shaman

A Hmong shaman held a ceremony yesterday at what used to be a Hmong funeral home to prepare the site for redevelopment. The facility was the first in St. Paul to specialize in traditional Hmong funerals, which typically last for days and involve plenty of food and music.
by Laura Yuen

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Bush Foundation to change course of giving efforts

Bush Foundation to change course of giving efforts

A philanthropic group that doles out more than $40 million each year is changing the focus of those grants. The Bush Foundation says it will likely give fewer but larger grants in coming years
by Tom Weber

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Bush Foundation to shift priorities

Bush Foundation to shift priorities

The second largest private foundation in Minnesota is changing its philanthropic focus. The Bush Foundation, which gives away around $40 million a year, is shifting its priorities.

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