Social Issues

August 11, 2010 3:00 PM

Film tells of a man who attended his own funeral before dying

Many of us muse about what people might say about us after we die. A new movie, "Get Low," opening in the Twin Cities this weekend, tells the story of a man who decided to find out.

by Euan Kerr

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August 11, 2010 12:00 AM

Part 3: Fear and nostalgia in a changing community

Austin is among hundreds of rural towns around the country where immigrant workers seeking the promise of a better life have altered the community. Latinos now make up nearly a quarter of the city's population. That bothers some longtime Austin residents, who long for the old Austin.

by Elizabeth Baier

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August 10, 2010 5:00 AM

It's time more of us started talking about chlamydia

Even in 2010, this STD remains a conversation-stopper.

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August 10, 2010 12:00 AM

Part 2: Newcomers settle in Austin

After the strike, Austin attracted immigrant workers who showed up for jobs at the meatpacking plants. Now the town is home to a growing Latino population.

by Elizabeth Baier

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August 9, 2010 1:50 PM

Muslim groups ask Pawlenty to reverse on NYC mosque

Several Muslim groups are asking Gov. Tim Pawlenty to withdraw comments opposing the building of a mosque near ground zero.

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August 9, 2010 10:43 AM

Rochester women plead not guilty to terrorism charges

Two women charged with providing material support to a terrorism group have pleaded not guilty in federal court.

by Laura Yuen

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August 9, 2010 8:19 AM

Bridging the gap

Business owner Jorge Pozos represents the changing face of Austin, Minnesota.

by Elizabeth Baier and Jeffrey Thompson

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August 9, 2010 12:00 AM

St. Cloud school board elections feature Somali candidates

St. Cloud residents will vote in two elections Tuesday to narrow down candidates for school board seats, and both elections have Somali candidates for the first time ever.

by Ambar Espinoza

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August 9, 2010 12:00 AM

In their own words:Dustin Heckman

Dustin Heckman, Executive Director of the Mower County Historical Society looks back at the impact of the Hormel strike.

by Elizabeth Baier

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August 9, 2010 12:00 AM

Part 1: The strike that changed Austin

The Hormel meatpacking strike that tore apart Austin in the '80s, eventually transformed the demographics of the southeastern Minnesota town.

by Elizabeth Baier

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