Social Issues

Twin Cities chosen as pilot site for anti-terror program
Federal officials plan to run a pilot program in the Twin Cities that aims to deter young Somalis from succumbing to violent ideology. It will help local organizations within the Somali community offer young people positive alternatives to extremism.
Homeless vets: They're not just single men anymore
The number of homeless female veterans as well as veterans with children continues to rise. To combat this trend, the Department of Veterans Affairs is now funding programs for families.
Smartphones are used to stalk, control domestic abuse victims
Victims often don't know they're being tracked through their own phone because spyware apps like mSpy are inexpensive and easy to install, explains a detective with Anoka County, Minn.