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Welcoming back African-American men with a record

Dan Olson July 18, 2013, 11:00 AM Jul 18, 2013

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A large population of people, disproportionately African-American men, are coming out of prisons trying to find a way back into society. Read more →

Minnesota Sounds and Voices

Community singing in Minneapolis

Dan Olson May 17, 2013, 11:00 AM May 17, 2013

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The rich and interesting history of community singing events in Minneapolis. A new season kicks off this weekend at Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis. Read more →

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The man who wrote “The Birds of Minnesota”

Dan Olson May 14, 2013, 11:10 AM May 14, 2013

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A new biography of an early Minnesota bird observer, Dr. Thomas Sadler Roberts, shows him to be a workaholic according to author Sue Leaf. Read more →

Feel safe walking alone at night?

Sasha Aslanian April 5, 2013, 6:30 PM Apr 5, 2013

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Twin Cities ranks as safest large metro area for walking alone at night.

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Minneapolis moves to legalize flea markets

Curtis Gilbert April 4, 2013, 5:04 PM Apr 4, 2013

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Outdoor flea markets could begin popping up around Minneapolis this summer under a new ordinance approved today by a city council committee.

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“You have stuff. Give it to someone who needs it.”

Dan Olson March 27, 2013, 12:00 PM Mar 27, 2013

The Bloomington-based charity takes tables, sofas, chairs, lamps and other stuff, and gives them to poor people.

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Minnesota Zoo hatches endangered penguin

Sasha Aslanian March 19, 2013, 3:25 PM Mar 19, 2013

An endangered African Penguin chick was born at the zoo March 2.

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Artistic neighborhood wants to preserve character amid light rail development

Rupa Shenoy January 24, 2013, 1:49 PM Jan 24, 2013

St. Anthony Park residents want to preserve the eclectic and artistic character of their neighborhood, while also embracing a Central Corridor Light Rail stop.

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