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March 10, 2018 12:00 AM

'Children of Blood and Bone' is a feast for hungry readers

Tomi Adeyemi's debut novel is a fast-paced hero's quest through a rich, West-African-inspired fantasy world -- and a seamless mix of empowerment and rip-roaring storytelling.

by Caitlyn Paxson

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March 9, 2018 2:52 PM

ICE keeps Augsburg prof from Kenya in limbo

Immigration officials told the professor to come back next month.

by Riham Feshir

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March 9, 2018 11:00 AM

Friday round table: Muslim Americans react to 'The Big Sick'

We invited three local Muslim artists, activists, and scholars to talk about the significance of films and series featuring Muslim-American protagonists.

by Kerri Miller and Suzanne Pekow

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March 8, 2018 5:54 PM

Ten Commandments plaque removed from Hibbing courthouse

County Administrator Kevin Gray says the northeastern Minnesota county received a letter last month from the Madison, Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation, questioning the plaque.

by Associated Press

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March 8, 2018 5:23 PM

Report knocks MN House over sex misconduct investigations

A formal inquiry into sexual harassment charges against former Rep. Tony Cornish concludes that House policies on harassment are not clear and that some lawmakers believe they won't face discipline.

by MPR News Staff

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March 8, 2018 3:04 PM

Women of color are severely underrepresented in newsrooms, study says

They make up just 7.95 percent of U.S. print newsroom staff, 12.6 percent of local TV news staff and 6.2 percent of local radio staff.

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March 8, 2018 2:28 PM

On the road to women's rights, Susan B. Anthony stomached plenty of bad food

For 45 years, Anthony traveled the U.S. relentlessly, stumping for women's rights. She endured ridicule, was hanged in effigy and faced many horrid meals on the road. Nevertheless, she persisted.

by Nina Martyris

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March 6, 2018 4:00 PM

Advocacy group: Two bills before Legislature could protect children in abuse, neglect cases

A state child advocacy group is expected to testify Wednesday at the Capitol in favor of two bills it hopes would prevent future child abuse cases outlined in charges filed against a Minneapolis couple.

by Brandt Williams

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March 6, 2018 12:30 PM

Can you help a family find their dog's killer?

A Delano couple is offering a $5,000 reward after someone demanded and received a ransom for their dog. The dog was later found dead on a nearby lake.

by Tim Nelson

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March 6, 2018 12:00 AM

Documentary: 'Japan: New Ways to Grow Old'

A new BBC World Service documentary about Japan, the world's most rapidly-aging society.

by MPR News Staff

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