Social Issues

September 27, 2010 5:00 AM

Playgrounds need trained staff to curb bullying

This "playground lady" was sent out to keep the peace, but without knowing how to do it.

by Kim Schlender

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September 27, 2010 3:00 AM

For community organizers, soccer is an ice-breaker

Soccer is a good way to approach people if you want to help them solve their problems, organizers say.

by Rupa Shenoy

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September 26, 2010 9:55 AM

'Canstruction' returns to Mall of America

Design teams are building structures out of canned food at the Mall of America this weekend - with a goal of fighting hunger.

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September 25, 2010 4:35 PM

St. Cloud to hold gay pride festival

St. Cloud joins other Minnesota cities in holding its first gay pride festival this weekend.

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September 25, 2010 2:52 PM

Mpls. forum addresses issues in African-American community

Hundreds of members of Minnesota's African-American community are gathering Saturday in a north Minneapolis high school to talk about the state of the community.

by Rupa Shenoy

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September 24, 2010 3:00 AM

Social issues rarely in focus in governor's race

With economic issues dominating Minnesota's wide-open race for governor, the three major-party candidates have largely ignored traditionally divisive social issues.

by Tim Pugmire

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September 23, 2010 3:49 PM

St. Paul summit aims to curb domestic violence

Men from around the state are gathering in St. Paul on Thursday for a summit focused on preventing domestic violence.

by Jessica Mador

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September 23, 2010 3:40 PM

NPR's Scott Simon on adoption: 'It's been a wonderful, emotional experience'

Most of us know Scott Simon as the host of NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday. But in his new book "Baby, we were meant for each other" he explores another hugely important part of his life - as an adoptive father.

by Euan Kerr

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September 23, 2010 8:37 AM

President Obama addresses U.N., calls for new commitment to Middle East peace

In a speech to the United Nations General Assembly, President Barack Obama called on world leaders to set aside decades of division and unite around the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. The president was speaking before the U.N. for the second time in two days. Yesterday, he laid out a new direction for U.S. development assistance.

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September 23, 2010 3:00 AM

Suicides have parents questioning district's policies

A rash of suicides in Minnesota's largest school district has some people pushing for the district to revise policies regarding sexual orientation.

by Tom Weber

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