1,200 janitors fired in 'quiet' immigration raid One of the largest immigration crackdowns under the Obama administration to date took place in the Twin Cities last month, when 1,200 undocumented janitors were fired from their jobs, according to immigration lawyers.November 9, 2009
Petters associate acknowledges criminal past A disbarred lawyer who was in the federal
witness protection program is testifying for the prosecution in the
Tom Petters fraud trial.November 9, 2009
On long-term homelessness, Pawlenty misses goal Barely a year into his first term, Gov.
Tim Pawlenty set out to end long-term homelessness in Minnesota by
2010, an audacious-sounding goal that he insisted was "very real
and attainable."November 9, 2009
Multigenerational living makes a comeback Multigenerational living was once commonplace in American culture. Today it's making a comeback -- thanks to the economic recession.November 9, 2009
Iran accuses 3 detained Americans of espionage A senior Iranian prosecutor accused three
Americans detained on the border with Iraq of espionage on Monday,
the first signal that Tehran intends to put them on trial.November 9, 2009
Germany celebrates fall of Berlin Wall Chancellor Angela Merkel thanked former Soviet
leader Mikhail Gorbachev for making change possible in East Germany as she visited what was once a fortified border crossing on Monday - retracing her steps on the night 20 years ago the Berlin Wall
fell.November 9, 2009
Questionable ethics: a textbook case When Chris Thompson received a free textbook
in his Eyes, Nose and Throat class he took a look at the logo in
the corner and rolled his eyes.November 7, 2009
Students turn fast food into fuel for learning A growing school-breakfast program in St. Paul called Breakfast to Go allows students to grab a free nutritious meal in the cafeteria and take it to class, ensuring more children are eating their morning meal.November 7, 2009
Minneapolis hosts vigil for hikers held in Iran Families and friends of the three American hikers detained in Iran will mark the 100-day anniversary of their detention at a candlelight vigil in Minneapolis on Sunday.November 7, 2009
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