Census: housing disparities continueSeptember 17, 2002 12:00 PMThe latest census figures released this week show a wide gap in the values of homes owned by African Americans, Native Americans and Hispanics than those owned by white Minnesotans. State demographers say the disparity may be caused by a number of factors.
Census: Asians gaining wealthSeptember 17, 2002 12:00 PMNew data from the U.S. Census show Minnesota's Asian population is economically well-off compared to other minority populations in the state. While the '90s were a prosperous time for Minnesota as a whole, the numbers show many minority groups did not prosper as much as their white neighbors.
Minnesota's September 11September 9, 2002 12:00 PMThe effects of the Sept. 11 terror attacks rippled throughout the United States. But the attacks cast an especially long shadow over Minnesota, and in some unexpected ways.
Under a shadow: Somalis after 9/11September 9, 2002 12:00 PMMinnesota is home to one of the nation's largest Somali populations. As Muslim immigrants, they felt the shadow of suspicion fall on them after Sept. 11. Now, the after-effects still ripple through their community.
Soccer as therapySeptember 3, 2002 12:00 PMSomalis in Rochester have found a new therapy for the trauma they suffered during their country's civil war - soccer.
Immigrants increasingly important in real estate marketAugust 27, 2002 12:00 PMLow interest rates continue to fuel demand for homes, despite a weak economy. Experts say immigration is helping to fuel demand for homes nationally and in Minnesota.
Immigrants increasingly important in real estate marketAugust 27, 2002 12:00 PMLow interest rates continue to fuel demand for homes, despite a weak economy. Experts say immigration is helping to fuel demand for homes nationally and in Minnesota.
Soaring home prices boost wealth, but block some buyersAugust 26, 2002 12:00 PMThe price of a home in the Twin Cities, St. Cloud and Rochester has risen at double digit rates for at least four years. Many homeowners in those areas have seen their net worth balloon. But others trying to buy their first house have watched as prices have soared beyond their reach.
Police shooting leads to violent protestAugust 23, 2002 12:00 PMMinneapolis police say things have quieted down after a shooting ignited a neighborhood protest. An 11-year-old boy was wounded in the arm Thursday night by a bullet from a police officer's gun.
New Native American group tackles age-old problem of racismAugust 21, 2002 12:00 PMPeople in Bemidji have struggled with racial tension for years. Native Americans say they face discrimination when they look for housing or work, and when they shop or eat in restaurants. But the problem is often, still, an invisible one.