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March 30, 2015 11:31 AM

Amid criticism, Indiana's Republicans to revisit religious freedom law

Republican leaders in Indiana say they will work to ensure the state's controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act does not allow discrimination against gays and lesbians.

by Krishnadev Calamur

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March 29, 2015 9:16 AM

Indiana governor: Lawmakers to 'clarify' anti-gay law

Gov. Mike Pence -- facing a major backlash from a new law that would allow businesses in the state to cite religious objections to refuse to serve gay people -- says he supports an effort to "clarify the intent" of the legislation.

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March 27, 2015 6:56 PM

Cedar-Riverside tenants protest lack of parking, discrimination

Residents of Riverside Plaza have complained about a lack of parking spaces and broken elevators at the building owned by Sherman Associates. Management is meeting with tenants' and community leaders to address the concerns.

by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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March 25, 2015 1:54 PM

Mall of America not backing down from #ItsMyMall

The mall's goal was to "give voice to other fans of the mall."

by Jon Collins

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March 23, 2015 11:17 AM

Task force recommends 93 reforms to child protection system

Reforms focus on child safety, cultural sensitivity and funding, according to a draft document released by the Governor's Task Force on the Protection of Children.

by Jon Collins

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March 22, 2015 8:28 AM

Office fridge foraging: Petty theft or public service?

There is perhaps no greater opportunity to introduce tension into the workplace than within the walls of the office refrigerator.

by Dan Pashman

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March 21, 2015 4:00 AM

Bemidji death casts student drinking in harsh light

Like other college towns, Bemidji finds underage drinking a tough problem - and a serious danger.

by John Enger

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March 20, 2015 9:02 AM

Somali students describe pattern of harassment

Students at a St. Cloud high school say their walkout was about more than a single photo on the Web.

by Peter Cox

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March 20, 2015 5:00 AM

One Minnesotan's adventurous march to Montgomery 50 years ago

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the three historic civil rights marches that started in Selma, Ala., and led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act.

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March 19, 2015 11:06 AM

The challenges facing Minnesota nursing homes

Nursing home owners and workers have told Minnesota legislators that they aren't getting enough money from the state to stay open and to keep the best staff in their facilities for years.

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