Social Issues

Being Muslim in Minnesota: Events stoke tension, fear among the faithful
Terrorism fears and presidential politics have fueled a climate of uncertainty for many Muslims in communities around Minnesota, where members of the world's fastest-growing religion are a small but growing segment of the population.
'Stand up for our rights': Indian treaty tensions run deep in Minnesota
Ojibwe protesters charged with illegally harvesting wild rice and netting fish hope to force a definitive answer to the question of who controls Indian hunting and fishing. A case from more than 30 years ago suggests it may not happen.
Original intent? History, language blur Minnesota Indian treaty disputes
Would tribal leaders who signed the 1855 Treaty have understood that giving up land meant giving up hunting and fishing rights? A judge must probe the treaty's words and Minnesota's history for answers, starting today.
Listen: What it's like to be Muslim in Minnesota
They are students, activists, welders and artists. They've lived in Egypt and Yemen and north Minneapolis. They are daughters and brothers and fathers. Here, they share their experiences of being Muslim in Minnesota.