Social Issues

Finding meaning in George Floyd’s death through protest art left at his murder site
For months after George Floyd was killed by police in May 2020, people from around the world traveled to the site of his murder in Minneapolis and left signs, paintings and poems. Now hundreds of those artifacts are being displayed at an exhibit at the Arizona State University Art Museum. It’s the first time the work is on public display outside of Minnesota.
Minnesota’s got talent: ‘Beef’, ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ and ‘True Detective’ all have roots in Minnesota
Lee Sung Jin, the creator of ‘Beef’, Diablo Cody the writer of ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ and Isabella Star LaBlanc an actor in ‘True Detective: Night Country’ are all making a name for themselves in Hollywood, and they all see Minnesota as part of their rise to fame.
New financial assistance effort aimed at reducing Minnesota's stark homeownership racial gap
Thousands of Minnesota families long shut out of home ownership stand to benefit from a new program aimed at building generational wealth. Advocates hope the help will reduce Minnesota’s stark racial home ownership gap.
Activists voice concerns in ongoing Smith Foundry investigation
Officials will hold a meeting with community members Wednesday to give an update on the ongoing investigation of the foundry. Representatives from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the state and city health departments will speak to attendees.
Michigan city ramps up security after 'WSJ' op-ed calls it 'America's jihad capital'
The fallout from a Wall Street Journal op-ed has led the Mayor of Dearborn, Mich., to increase police presence. Since the Israel-Hamas war broke out, there's been an uptick in hate crimes.
Policing and Black men: Is building trust possible? One Minneapolis group’s effort
Policing in America is polarizing. Minneapolis police officers and Black community members are working on repairing their relationship — by learning the history and legacy of slavery.