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• 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
• Event looks to close gap between white and minority homeowners
  The Minnesota Home Ownership Center is hosting a summit Monday, Nov. 9 on how to close the gap between white and minority homeowners in the state.November 9, 2009
• Finding a home in language
  Somali immigrants face many challenges adjusting to life in America. As part of our Youth Radio Series, Sadiya Mohamed describes her search for home in America.November 6, 2009
• Final radiation dose expected for Daniel Hauser
  The end of cancer treatment and court hearings could be in sight for Sleepy Eye teen Daniel Hauser.November 6, 2009
• Obama: U.S. must reverse course with Indians
  Making good on a campaign promise to hold a yearly summit with American Indians, President Barack Obama told tribal leaders Thursday gathered in Washington that he is determined to reverse the federal government's history of marginalizing Indian nations.November 5, 2009
• Iowa native recalls capture during Iran hostage crisis
  Iowa-native Kathryn Koob worked at the Iran-America Society 30 years ago when militant Islamic students stormed the embassy in Tehran and with support from the Iranian government, 52 Americans were held hostage for 444 days.November 4, 2009
• Man pleads to perjury in case of missing Somalis
  A 25-year-old St. Anthony man has pleaded guilty to perjury in an federal investigation into why a string young men have traveled to Somalia from the Minneapolis area.November 2, 2009
• Minn. food shelves to get donation from farmers
  Gov. Tim Pawlenty and representatives of pork, soybean and milk groups will announce a donation to Minnesota food shelves on Friday.October 30, 2009
• Gail Collins on women and history
  New York Times columnist Gail Collins profiles women who lived through perhaps the most transformative time in history, from the 1960s until the present. This is when more women achieved success in politics, sports and the working world than ever before. Collins talked with Kerri Miller before an audience at MPR's UBS Forum on October 15.Midmorning, October 30, 2009
• Obama's citizenship director visits Twin Cities
  The Obama Administration's new director of Citizenship and Immigration Services was in the Twin Cities today as part of a listening tour.October 29, 2009
• Ray Suarez on immigration and 'the next America'
  PBS NewsHour correspondent Ray Suarez speaks about the importance of education and the immigrant experience, at the annual conference of Education Minnesota.Midday, October 28, 2009
• The Youth Radio Project
  Selections from high school and college-age reporters, from MPR's Youth Radio Project. Presented by the series producer, Sasha Aslanian.Midday, October 28, 2009

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