Social Issues

April 20, 2011 3:50 PM

'Soup truck' criticized by advocates for the poor

A 60-foot truck with a picture of Gov. Mark Dayton and a Depression-era soup line is traveling around the state -- to the chagrin of people who combat hunger and poverty in Minnesota.

by Julie Siple

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April 19, 2011 7:43 PM

UND to face sanctions for continuing to use Fighting Sioux nickname

The school won't be allowed to host NCAA postseason tournament games. Its teams won't be allowed to wear the name and logo on their uniforms in postseason events.

by Madeleine Baran

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April 18, 2011 12:00 AM

A singer, and the struggle for civil rights

A new production at the Penumbra Theatre examines the significance of the Nat "King" Cole Show, one of the first network TV programs hosted by an African American, and the role it's star played in the modern civil rights era.

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April 18, 2011 12:00 AM

What leads teens to attempt suicide

Suicide attempts by gay teens - and even straight kids - are more common in politically conservative areas where schools don't have programs supporting gay rights, a study involving nearly 32,000 high school students found.

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April 14, 2011 5:26 PM

Dayton pushes for same-sex marriage at Capitol rally

Gov. Mark Dayton on Thursday told hundreds of people gathered in front of the Capitol that he had hoped the state would adopt a measure allowing same-sex marriage.

by Tim Nelson

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April 14, 2011 12:24 PM

Dayton drops Pawlenty directive on immigration

Gov. Mark Dayton won't revive Tim Pawlenty's directive requiring the state to participate in enforcement of federal immigration law.

by Martiga Lohn

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April 14, 2011 12:00 AM

How to develop service-minded kids

Today's youth are stereotyped as self-indulgent, self-obsessed, and entitled. What can parents do to instill a sense of community even in young children?

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April 13, 2011 4:10 PM

Somali-Americans hail Owatonna school settlement

Parents and Muslim civil rights leaders say a settlement between federal officials and the Owatonna Public School District after a federal civil rights investigation of alleged harassment against Somali students is a victory for all minority students.

by Elizabeth Baier

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April 13, 2011 10:09 AM

Owatonna School District changes policies following federal investigation

A 17-month federal investigation has found the Owatonna School District's policies, procedures and trainings were not adequately addressing harassment issues against Somali-American students.

by Cathy Wurzer and Elizabeth Baier

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April 13, 2011 9:45 AM

Minn. aid organization announcing Somali relief efforts

A Minneapolis-based relief group is working with Somali-Americans in Minnesota to launch a new aid program in their East African homeland.

by Laura Yuen

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