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January 12, 2015 4:31 PM

St. Paul homeless shelter expected to get key grant for expansion

Ramsey County has earmarked $1.7 million for a new service center that will be part of the Dorothy Day Center's new downtown homeless shelter.

by Tim Nelson

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January 12, 2015 3:59 PM

Judge says S. Dakota same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

Six same-gender couples won the summary judgment against the state of South Dakota saying the marriage ban was unconstitutional. The judge's decision is stayed pending appeal.

by The Associated Press

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January 12, 2015 3:54 PM

In France's Muslim community, stories of heroism, and some fear

Muslims were among the first at the scene of last week's attacks. A Muslim employee of the kosher supermarket saved hostages, and a policeman died responding to the shootings.

by Lauren Frayer

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January 12, 2015 2:29 PM

U.Va. reinstates fraternity accused in 'Rolling Stone' rape story

In announcing the news, the university said police in Charlottesville, Va., haven't been able to confirm accusations involving the fraternity in the November 2014 article.

by Sam Sanders

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January 9, 2015 11:30 AM

Looking back at 40 years of Hmong migration to U.S.

We look back at the history of the Hmong people, both in Southeast Asia and Minnesota.

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January 9, 2015 4:00 AM

Minority groups deeply dissatisfied with child protection services

Children of color are much more likely to be reported to Minnesota's child protection system than white children, but a group of African-American professionals is concerned that the response is now too hands-off.

by Sasha Aslanian

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January 7, 2015 6:33 AM

Fillmore Co. to dismiss criminal charges against Amish couple for building house without a permit

Prosecutors have instead filed a civil complaint against Ammon and Sarah Swartzentruber for allegedly building a home without a permit.

by Elizabeth Baier

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January 6, 2015 10:07 AM

Charities, shelters struggle to aid needy as temperatures plunge

Charities are stepping up efforts to help the homeless as bone-chilling cold grips Minnesota this week.

by Tim Nelson and Jon Collins

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January 6, 2015 4:00 AM

A child's English skills are a lifeline for some immigrant families

As a student, Marisol Castillo acquired the language skills that helped her be an interpreter for her Mexican parents -- and support the family business.

by Marisol Castillo

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January 5, 2015 5:56 PM

Highway Patrol: School bus, train collide in N.D.

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a school bus and a train collided near Larimore, about 30 miles west of Grand Forks.

by The Associated Press

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