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• An American Family
  Families who move to the U.S. from other countries have a lot of obstacles to overcome. The Mohantys of Woodbury have adapted to life in the U.S. but also want to preserve their Indian heritage. As part of MPR's Young Reporters Series, Amrita Mohanty tells us how she and her sister are learning more about their culture.March 6, 2013
• The women's movement 50 years after 'The Feminine Mystique'
  Fifty years after "The Feminine Mystique" galvanized a generation of women and gave birth to the second wave of the women's movement, where does gender equity stand today?The Daily Circuit, March 4, 2013
• What's the future of workplace flexibility?
  With Best Buy ending its Results-Oriented Work Environment and Yahoo! making the controversial decision to ban telecommuting, what is the future of workplace flexibility?The Daily Circuit, March 4, 2013
• Metro United Way: Donations rise $800K
  The Greater Twin Cities United Way says its donations have risen by $800,000 from last year.March 2, 2013
• In Minn., officials say food program could find ways to absorb federal cuts
  Across-the-board budget cuts were set to take effect Friday without a deal in Washington. The cuts will hit everything from national parks to air traffic, including the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. The program provides benefits to about 125,000 low-income people in Minnesota. But the consequences may be less dire than some in Washington have predicted.March 1, 2013
• Confusion may slow settlement payments to Minnesota tribal members
  Today marks the deadline for American Indians who wish to take part in a multibillion dollar settlement with the federal government. The deadline marks a halfway point in paying out $3.4 billion to tribes over the federal government's poor management of money and land owned by tribes.March 1, 2013
• Family Reunification Act could restore parental rights in some lost custody cases
  Lawmakers are considering a bill that would give some parents who lost custody of their children years ago a chance to reunify with them. Advocates say only a small number of teens living in foster care could be affected by the Family Reunification Act, but that it could make a great difference for those motivated parents who have dealt with their problems and whose children want to go home again.February 26, 2013
• Meals on Wheels affected if budget cuts deal fails
  Senior meal programs in Minnesota would take a hit if President Barack Obama and Congress fail to reach a deal to avert automatic across-the-board spending cuts by Friday.February 25, 2013
• After South High brawl, a look at Somali-African American tensions
  The recent brawl at South High School in Minneapolis is said to have, at least partially, been caused by friction between Somali and African American communities. Abdimalik Mohamed of Ka Joog, a Somali youth organization that tries to bridge cultural gaps, will join The Daily Circuit to talk about the tension.The Daily Circuit, February 25, 2013
• Advocates want $8M boost for housing, services aimed at homeless youth
  A coalition of community and faith-based groups is asking the state Legislature to help fight youth homelessness. A proposal would provide $8 million to help homeless youth across Minnesota.February 19, 2013
• Minnesota population more diverse, aging
  Minnesota is becoming more ethnically diverse that it was decades ago. State demographer Susan Brower says nearly one of every five Minnesotans is a person of color.February 19, 2013
• Amid Boy Scout turmoil, other groups hope to grow
  With the Boy Scouts of America entangled in a furor over its ban on gays, lesser-known youth organizations across the ideological spectrum see an opportunity. They wonder if the turmoil might prompt some families to give them a closer look as options for their boys.February 19, 2013
• Building community through mentoring
  Can mentoring programs help close the high school graduation rate achievement gap in Minnesota?February 18, 2013
• How Michelle Obama divides feminists
  Michelle Obama is a polarizing figure in feminist circles. Some feminists view her as a hero, while others feel the popular first lady has let them down.The Daily Circuit, February 18, 2013
• Siblings discover dad's Scout abuse, remember own
  Two adult siblings say they suffered years of abuse at the hands of their father. For Carol Gray, the nightmare began long before the Boy Scouts learned of his proclivities and fired him. But for Jim Gray, the end of his father's scouting career was the beginning of his own torment. The story of Brandon Gray is the story of the inaction of the Boy Scouts of America.February 17, 2013

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