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Social Issues

Harry Davis -- a life of accomplishment

Harry Davis -- a life of accomplishment

African American civil rights activist Harry Davis has died. Davis rose from humble beginnings in a poor, segregated north Minneapolis neighborhood to prominent business and civic leadership in the Twin Cities.
by Lorna Benson

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New McKnight CEO

New McKnight CEO

Minnesota's largest private charitable foundation has named a new president. The McKnight Foundation named Kathryn Wolford to its top position. Wolford currently heads Baltimore, Maryland-based Lutheran World Relief.
by Greta Cunningham

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New immigrants find life in America can challenge their health

New immigrants find life in America can challenge their health

Latino immigrants are often healthier when they arrive in the United States than they are five years later. There's a significant body of research that shows their health begins to decline rapidly as they assimilate into the American culture.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Jourdain sworn in for second term as Red Lake chairman

Jourdain sworn in for second term as Red Lake chairman

Floyd "Buck" Jourdain Jr. was sworn in for his second term as the chairman of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa on Tuesday, after a three-hour debate over allegations that he bought votes in last month's run-off election.

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Red Lake chairman faces accusations in election dispute

Red Lake chairman faces accusations in election dispute

Red Lake Tribal Chairman Buck Jourdain is fending off allegations that he bought votes and misused tribal funds in a July election. Jourdain will make his case to the Tribal Council Tuesday. The council will also weigh in on a call for a new election.
by Tom Robertson

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Minneapolis clergy concerned about racial profiling

Minneapolis clergy concerned about racial profiling

The Minneapolis Park Police chief got an earful about racial profiling from members of the Twin Cities African-American clergy Friday. The meeting came a week after one pastor complained he was subjected to racial profiling at a city park.
by Toni Randolph

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Return of the good old days

Return of the good old days

A recent study shows Americans earn more, spend less on necessities, and have a much higher standard of living than they did 100 years ago. So why do people tend to view the past as a simpler, easier time?

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Pawlenty's meth registry: Good policy or a gimmick?

Pawlenty's meth registry: Good policy or a gimmick?

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has signed an executive order creating a new online registry for meth offenders. When it's up and running, Minnesotans will be able to search the registry for people convicted of making or selling methamphetamine. Pawlenty's political rivals mocked the idea as a gimmick that won't do anything to deter meth use.
by Laura McCallum

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