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THE FLENSBURGER FILES Education should be encouraged, not denied
8:10 on a Wednesday morning in a lecture hall, waiting for the first class of the day to start. It is one of the introductory classes which provides students studying English with an insight to lite...
Posted on 10/25/12 at 8:36 AM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Could Wisconsin-type protests happen in Minnesota?
Minnesotans often compare their state budget and population with Wisconsin, so when 35,000 protesters packed the Wisconsin Capitol this week, it was only natural to wonder if the same could happen und...
Posted on 2/19/11 at 6:27 AM
DRAGON NEWS "We feel we can change"
Ahmad Elghazaly transferred to MSU Moorhead from a university in Cairo, Egypt. The 25-year old computer science major was focused on his education until the streets of Cairo were jammed by spontaneous...
Posted on 2/1/11 at 6:49 PM
Egypt's president sets date for constitution vote 
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi called Saturday for a referendum in two weeks on a disputed draft constitution, as tens of thousands of his supporters celebrated the decision.
By Sarah El Deeb , December 01, 2012
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Los Angeles sheriff: Feds interview California filmmaker
A Southern California filmmaker linked to an anti-Islamic movie inflaming protests across the Middle East was interviewed by federal probation officers at a Los Angeles sheriff's station but was not arrested or detained, authorities said early Saturday.
By Associated Press , September 15, 2012
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Fargo elementary students disturbed by abortion protest
Some Fargo elementary school children were reportedly traumatized Wednesday by seeing graphic posters displayed by anti-abortion protesters at the corner of 25th Street South and 13th Avenue in Fargo.
By Helmut Schmidt , May 03, 2012
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Anti-abortion group displaying graphic photos at major Fargo intersections
An anti-abortion group is displaying graphic photographs at two busy Fargo intersections today as part of its campaign for the closure of clinics in five states.
By Forum Communications , May 01, 2012
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New Town residents protest mobile home park eviction
About 50 people paraded through this northwestern city of 2,000 people Saturday chanting “People over profits” and carrying signs such as “Relocation ended in the ‘70s” to protest the eviction of mobile home court residents.
By Amy Dalrymple , April 15, 2012
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Twelve arrested in Occupy protest; TV photojournalist hurt
A KSTP-TV photojournalist was sore Sunday after a police officer knocked the camera off his shoulder without warning while he was filming the arrests of Occupy Minnesota protesters. Twelve demonstrators were arrested about 11 p.m. Saturday for blocking traffic and being a public nuisance.
By Associated Press , April 08, 2012
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Tibetan exile lights self on fire at anti-China protest
A Tibetan exile lit himself on fire and ran shouting through a demonstration in the Indian capital Monday, just before a visit by China's president and following dozens of self-immolations done in China in protest of its rule over Tibet. He was burned on 98 percent of his body and his condition is critical, according to the Association of Tibetan Journalists.
By Tim Sullivan , March 26, 2012
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SYRIA: Tens of thousands protest, call for fall of regime
Tens of thousands of Syrians braved tear gas and gunfire to protest across the country today, vowing to storm the capital Damascus to oust President Bashar Assad as the European Union ramped up pressure on the regime by imposing sanctions on his wife and other close relatives.
By Ben Hubbard , March 23, 2012
34-year Kmart shopper, 74, protests New Ulm store closing
Marge Hames set up again today across the street from the New Ulm Kmart, one of 15 stores that Sears Holding plans to close. Hames has two signs that read "Keep Kmart Open" and "These 'associates' are friends, neighbors and family."
By Associated Press , March 23, 2012
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George Clooney arrested in protest at Sudanese Embassy
George Clooney and his father were arrested Friday during a protest outside the Sudanese Embassy, and the actor said he has asked President Barack Obama to engage China on stopping a humanitarian crisis in northern Africa. Clooney was released several hours later after paying a $100 fine.
By Brett Zongker , March 16, 2012
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Gay-marriage ban protest draws 100 outside St. Paul Cathedral, archbishop's residence
More than 100 people are gathering on Sundays outside Archbishop John Nienstedt's residence in St. Paul to oppose the constitutional amendment to define marriage.
By Andy Greder , March 12, 2012
More than 20,000 in Moscow protest Putin's election
More than 20,000 protesters streamed down a central Moscow avenue today to denounce Vladimir Putin's presidential election win, but the crowd's relatively small size compared to recent protests suggested the opposition movement has lost some momentum.
By Maria Danilova , March 10, 2012
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Franson rejects protesters' call for her resignation
Protesters chanted for Rep. Mary Franson to resign and a liberal organization submitted a petition, demanding that she apologize after making comments that some say insulted poor Minnesotans.
By Don Davis , March 08, 2012
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Police break up Russian protests over Putin's election
VIDEO: Watch at bottom of articleThousands of Russians rallied today to challenge Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's victory in Russia's presidential election, crowding into a central Moscow square to chant "Shame!" and "Russia without Putin!"
By Maria Danilova and Nataliya Vasilyeva , March 05, 2012
UPDATE: Afghan protesters lob grenades at U.S. base
Protesters angry over Quran burnings by American troops lobbed grenades at a U.S. base in northern Afghanistan and clashed with police and troops in a day of violence that left seven international troops wounded and two Afghans dead.
By Deb Riechmann and Rahim Faiez , February 26, 2012
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