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Good afternoon! Many people believe that one cannot pursue one's passion and also make a living. But then we see a story like Keanon Kyles', who makes his living as an opera singer. Also as a janitor. | NewsCut | Forecast
 

Minnesota struggles to catch up as minority mental health needs grow

Despite a yawning need for mental health treatment among people of color, Minnesota's health professions remain overwhelmingly white. Change is happening, but it's a long road.

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Defense asks for separate trials in Wisconsin sex assault case

Prosecutors say a trial for a former University of Wisconsin-Madison student accused of sexual assault, stalking and kidnapping should include all of his accusers, but the defense says there should be separate trials.

Man arrested in death of baby found in burned home

Authorities say the 11-month boy was found dead in a residence in Tower, Minn., Wednesday after firefighters put out the blaze.

Transcripts: Trump told Mexican president border wall is 'least important thing'

Early on in his presidency, leaks showed an argumentative Trump on the phone with foreign leaders. New transcripts provide more details about how those phone calls went. | Trump hits new low with white non-college voters

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EPA chief backtracks on delaying rules reducing emissions

One day after 15 states, including Minnesota, sued him, Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt backtracked on delaying Obama-era rules intended to reduce emissions of smog-causing air pollutants.

Olympic Stadium in Montreal turned into welcome center for refugees from U.S.

Asylum seekers have flooded from the U.S. to Quebec -- mostly Haitians, worried about their status under the Trump Administration. Now a famous stadium is equipped with cots to help handle the surge.

Aspen Ideas Festival: Being Latino in America today

What role will Hispanics play in America's long-term prosperity? Former San Antonio Mayor Henry Cisneros says Latinos are the biggest story in the whole multi-cultural evolution of the United States. Now 55 million people, what impact will they have on the American dream? | MPR News Presents

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