Social Issues

March 22, 2006 11:32 AM

What is marriage?

Everyone's talking about marriage these days. The debate rages from pulpits to the Minnesota Capitol. Most of the discussion centers on who can get married -- whether gays and lesbians should have that right. We backed up a step and asked, What is marriage?

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March 22, 2006 12:00 AM

Lessons from Red Lake

The counselors who responded to the tragic events one year ago at Red Lake came away with renewed commitment to fighting the problems many youth face on Indian reservations in the upper Midwest and Plains. A psychologist talks about what he learned in the wake of the school shooting.

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March 21, 2006 8:00 PM

A quiet anniversary for Red Lake

Tuesday marked the one-year anniversary of the school shootings on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. Many tribal members spent the day quietly with family or friends to honor the victims.

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March 21, 2006 3:44 PM

Commentary: There are many bright spots

White Earth tribal judge Anita Fineday says there is cause for alarm over the hopelessness that seems to pervade Indian youth on the reservations. But she also sees many bright spots which signal more hope for the future.

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March 21, 2006 1:00 AM

Some Red Lake members grieve from 300 miles away

On and off the reservation, Red Lake Ojibwe will remember the 10 people who died in a school shooting a year ago.

by Toni Randolph

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March 21, 2006 12:00 AM

The meaning of respect

At the roots of violence, many see lack of respect underlying the conflict. Two experts on resolving conflict talk about the importance of respect between governments, between individuals.

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March 20, 2006 5:00 PM

Hmong legislators say cultural marriage bill is unnecessary

A bill that would allow Hmong cultural marriages to become recognized by the state of Minnesota is facing resistance from some Hmong leaders.

by Toni Randolph

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March 20, 2006 12:00 AM

Smoke, mirrors, and the silver screen

Are the days of chain-smoking heroes on the big screen back in Hollywood? Some experts are calling for a change in film rating systems to protect kids from cigarette smoking.

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March 19, 2006 3:00 PM

Red Lake braces for an uneasy anniversary

Red Lake tribal members are reacting to the anniversary of last year's school shootings in different ways. Some will gather quietly to remember the tragedy and the people who died. Others are dreading the anniversary and are still trying to forget what happened that day.

by Tom Robertson

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March 17, 2006 3:32 PM

GOP radio ad targets Dean Johnson

The Republican Party of Minnesota has launched a radio ad targeting Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson, a DFLer. The ad will run in the Twin Cities and Johnson's hometown of Willmar, to push for a vote on the marriage amendment.

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