Social Issues

July 7, 2009 4:42 PM

Minn. non-profits announce $2.2M fund to help low-income families

Two Minnesota-based non-profits announced a new $2.2 million fund today to assist low-income residents with housing, food, and financial counseling and assistance.

by Madeleine Baran

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July 7, 2009 4:00 PM

Domestic abuse among elders remains a hidden problem

We've heard of children and caregivers physically exploiting seniors, but it turns out that abuse between partners and spouses is also substantial--and a largely hidden problem.

by Elizabeth Stawicki

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July 7, 2009 3:46 PM

Differences of opinion on new stem cell policy

The Obama administration has new guidelines on federally-funded human embryonic stem cell research that gives researchers more latitude in the cell lines they may study. Bioethics expert Jeffrey Kahn explores this issue as well as the ethics of patenting genes.

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July 6, 2009 11:00 AM

New law gives homeowners more time to escape foreclosure

Struggling homeowners now have another chance to save their homes from foreclosure.

by Jessica Mador

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July 3, 2009 3:00 PM

Vibrant music scenes an important draw for cities

One of the most overlooked and under-valued reasons new college grads and young professionals move to the Twin Cities is its vibrant local music scene.

by Chris Roberts

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July 2, 2009 5:30 PM

Local Somalis holding rally to condemn violence in homeland

Somali-Americans in Minnesota will protest a rash of suicide bombings in their homeland at a rally Friday in Minneapolis.

by Laura Yuen

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July 1, 2009 8:27 PM

Homelessness in Hennepin County on the rise

A new report shows that homelessness among families in Hennepin County is on the rise.

by Annie Baxter

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July 1, 2009 6:44 PM

Minn. disabled veterans now eligible for free public transportation

Minnesota's disabled veterans are able to use public transportation at no charge beginning Wednesday.

by Madeleine Baran

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July 1, 2009 4:23 PM

Anti-gay harassment incident goes viral via YouTube

A YouTube video that shows a group of teenage boys harassing a man amid a torrent of anti-gay slurs in Minneapolis has been widely circulated online this week.

by Elizabeth Baier

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July 1, 2009 9:47 AM

Abortions in Minnesota at lowest level in 30 years

The number of abortions performed in Minnesota last year was at its lowest level in more than 30 years, according to a report released Wednesday by the Minnesota Department of Health.

by Elizabeth Baier

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