Social Issues

November 6, 2009 5:00 PM

Finding a home in language

Somali immigrants face many challenges adjusting to life in America. As part of our Youth Radio Series, Sadiya Mohamed describes her search for home in America.

by Sasha Aslanian and Sadiya Mohamed

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November 6, 2009 6:16 AM

Final radiation dose expected for Daniel Hauser

The end of cancer treatment and court hearings could be in sight for Sleepy Eye teen Daniel Hauser.

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November 6, 2009 6:00 AM

Recall the days of Jim Crow, and you'll see the progress we've made

Forty years ago in the South, KKK handbills defaced the public square.

by Rip Stauffer

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November 5, 2009 9:55 AM

Obama: U.S. must reverse course with Indians

Making good on a campaign promise to hold a yearly summit with American Indians, President Barack Obama told tribal leaders Thursday gathered in Washington that he is determined to reverse the federal government's history of marginalizing Indian nations.

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November 5, 2009 8:06 AM

St. Thomas Opus Prize recognizes Morocco women's org.

The founder of an organization in Morocco that provides services to unmarried women with children has been awarded a $1 million from the University of St. Thomas and the Opus Prize Foundation.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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November 4, 2009 9:14 PM

Iowa native recalls capture during Iran hostage crisis

Iowa-native Kathryn Koob worked at the Iran-America Society 30 years ago when militant Islamic students stormed the embassy in Tehran and with support from the Iranian government, 52 Americans were held hostage for 444 days.

by Madeleine Baran

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November 3, 2009 6:00 AM

'Zero tolerance' really means zero discretion

Better written rules, and a process that could adapt to changing circumstance, would be big improvements.

by Bruce Schneier

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November 2, 2009 8:27 PM

Man pleads to perjury in case of missing Somalis

A 25-year-old St. Anthony man has pleaded guilty to perjury in an federal investigation into why a string young men have traveled to Somalia from the Minneapolis area.

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October 30, 2009 11:54 AM

Residents worry about community center's fate

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board announced this week it's closing an inner-city community center for repairs, and residents are worried about what this could mean for the facility's future.

by Rupa Shenoy

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October 30, 2009 6:13 AM

Minn. food shelves to get donation from farmers

Gov. Tim Pawlenty and representatives of pork, soybean and milk groups will announce a donation to Minnesota food shelves on Friday.

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