Social Issues

December 22, 2014 6:56 AM

New House committee to address senior care

Rep. Joe Schomacker said the committee's work in 2015 will include funding issues for nursing homes and assisted living programs and addressing workforce challenges.

by Tim Pugmire

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December 22, 2014 6:26 AM

Student books heading from Minnesota to Liberia

Books For Africa plans a ceremony recognizing the shipment at its St. Paul warehouse Tuesday.

by The Associated Press

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December 22, 2014 12:15 AM

To Bruce Kramer, denying our death means we're missing out

Talking frankly about ALS and death, Kramer says, beats giving in to bitterness.

by Cathy Wurzer

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December 20, 2014 7:13 PM

Photos: Protesters disrupt Mall of America

Protesters from the group Black Lives Matter staged a demonstration on one of the busiest shopping days of the year at the Mall of America.

by Jackson Forderer

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December 20, 2014 4:18 PM

Counter Stories: How we celebrate the holidays

From collard greens to tamales, Celia Cruz Christmas albums to spontaneous four-part harmonies, Counter Stories crew members share their holiday traditions.

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December 20, 2014 1:23 PM

#BlackLivesMatter protest fills Mall of America rotunda; 25 arrested

Protesters with their arms in the air, chanting, "Hands up! Don't shoot!" walked through the Mall of America Saturday afternoon, while others gathered in the building's rotunda amid stories-high silver Christmas trees, chanting "Black Lives Matter."

by Brandt Williams, Curtis Gilbert and MPR News Staff

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December 20, 2014 7:45 AM

Supreme Court clears way for same-sex marriage in Florida

The court rejected a request by Florida's attorney general to maintain a judge's stay that would have kept same-sex couples from marrying in the state.

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December 19, 2014 7:35 AM

Immigration is driving broad demographic shifts in U.S., report says

The U.S. Census Bureau has projected that migration to the U.S. will become the primary driver of population increases sometime between 2027 and 2038.

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December 18, 2014 8:14 PM

In its 30th year, Mpls. march honors the homeless

Holding signs marked with the names and ages of the 158 dead, the marchers walked two miles through Minneapolis.

by Kia Farhang

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December 18, 2014 1:59 PM

Minnesota's volunteers are a generous bunch, but there are fewer of them

The volunteer rate in Minnesota remains higher than other states -- but it is falling.

by Jon Collins

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