Social Issues

June 6, 2015 11:45 AM

Designed to heal divisions, Bemidji statue uncovers tensions

The city of Bemidji is unveiling a new bronze statue of Ojibwe leader Shaynowishkung, known as Chief Bemidji. The effort to honor him nearly stalled over references to the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862.

by John Enger

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June 5, 2015 11:04 AM

Minneapolis to weigh banning bias against low-income renters

Proponents say the proposal will open up more housing options for the 4,600 families currently enrolled in the federal Section 8 voucher program.

by Curtis Gilbert

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June 4, 2015 11:28 AM

Counter Stories: Hmong exhibit exposes gender divide

Showcasing a refugee community's history in America can be difficult when that community has rigid gender and generational divides.

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May 30, 2015 3:24 PM

Minneapolis mosque to reopen after 2014 fire

After being displaced by the fire, worshipers found temporary spaces throughout the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood to carry on the mosque's activities.

by Dan Olson

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May 30, 2015 8:26 AM

Blind auditions could give employers a better hiring sense

Research shows that more often than not, hiring managers pick candidates whose background is similar to theirs.

by Brenda Salinas

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May 28, 2015 12:49 PM

Counter Stories: When whites become a minority

Sometime between 2040 and 2045, the African-American, Latino, Asian and Native American populations will exceed that of whites in the United States.

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May 26, 2015 3:46 PM

Advocates to push immigrant driver's license bill in special session

The DFL-led Minnesota Senate approved a bipartisan bill that would make it possible for unauthorized immigrants to get driver's licenses, but it got stuck in the GOP-controlled House.

by Peter Cox

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May 26, 2015 10:45 AM

3 views: Evolution of public opinion on same-sex marriage

We look at Ireland's vote, historic U.S. polling on same-sex marriage and how campaigns for marriage equality communicate a message.

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May 23, 2015 1:55 PM

Autopsy: Le Sueur woman drowned in Minnesota River

An autopsy confirms a camper from Le Sueur drowned in the Minnesota River in south-central Minnesota.

by The Associated Press

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May 23, 2015 8:13 AM

Ireland votes overwhelmingly to approve same-sex marriage

Both sides in the debate conceded that the referendum to ensconce marriage equality in the Irish constitution has succeeded.

by L. Carol Ritchie

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