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February 4, 2018 4:00 AM

Super Bowl disruptions more than just annoyance for Mpls. homeless residents

For Minnesotans with the fewest resources, a Super Bowl in subzero weather can be more than a minor disruption. Some of downtown Minneapolis' homeless residents say the changes there are straining their coping skills.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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February 3, 2018 12:45 PM

CEO of Humane Society resigns amid allegations of sexual harassment

The resignation of Wayne Pacelle comes just hours after the nonprofit had issued a statement endorsing his leadership and dismissing allegations made by three women.

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February 3, 2018 12:36 PM

Despite colorful history, Eagles fans call reputation overblown

As the Philadelphia Eagles gear up for Sunday's Super Bowl against the New England Patriots, we look into whether Philly's sports fans deserve their reputation as the country's worst-behaved.

by Aaron Moselle

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February 3, 2018 10:56 AM

2020 Census will ask white people more about their ethnicities

The Census Bureau says people who mark 'White' for their race will be asked to write in their origins in countries such as Ireland. Some white people say they're not sure how to answer that question.

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February 2, 2018 5:28 PM

Minneapolis team keeps immigrants informed during Super Bowl

A special team with the city of Minneapolis has been working for weeks to reassure immigrant communities that all the extra muscle is here to keep them safe.

by Associated Press

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February 2, 2018 6:12 AM

Canadian national anthem revised with gender-neutral language

The second line of "O Canada," which has said the nation inspires patriotism "in all thy sons," will now read "in all of us." The change has passed the country's Senate. The House approved it in 2016.

by Barbara Campbell