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Social Issues

Interest in 1940 US census paralyzes website

Interest in 1940 US census paralyzes website

Interest in the newly released 1940 U.S. census is so great that the government website with the information was nearly paralyzed shortly after the records became available to the public for the first time.

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Small grocery store fills gap in W. Minn. 'food desert'

Small grocery store fills gap in W. Minn. 'food desert'

In rural areas across Minnesota, thousands of residents live in communities without a major grocery store. That can create a real challenge for low-income residents who end up spending more time and money on their food. In Big Stone County, small grocers are helping fill the gap.
by Julie Siple

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Will a movement emerge from Florida teen's death?

A groundswell of support heard in protests across the nation, as well as the support of civil rights leaders, celebrities and politicians, has encouraged Trayvon Martin's parents and their lawyers to bring organizational structure to their fight.

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Protest march in town where teen was shot

Protesters have begun marching in the Florida town where 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was shot and killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer.

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The Week in Commentary

The Week in Commentary

A summary of the week's commentaries, with a selection of comments in response.

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1940 Census release is 'Super Bowl for genealogists'

1940 Census release is 'Super Bowl for genealogists'

A sort of national treasure is scheduled to be revealed Monday: In April 1940, 120,000 census takers spread out across America to take an inventory of its residents. Now that the legally mandated 72 years have passed, we finally get to see the names, addresses, jobs and salaries of all the people who were counted.

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A few things I like about you

A few things I like about you

Two prominent Minnesota voices - one left, one right - come up with nice things to say about each other's movements.

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Somali-American photographer presents a new view of his community

Somali-American photographer presents a new view of his community

A photography exhibit at the Whittier Gallery in Minneapolis aims to showcase young Somali men who are improving the lives of others in the Twin Cities. After years of seeing images of Somali terrorists in the news, photographer Mohamud Mumin wanted to offer a different picture of his community. His first solo show will do just that.
by Nikki Tundel

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