Social Issues

June 25, 2009 10:19 AM

The changing faces of small towns

Minnesota Public Radio News' Jeff Horwich hosted a forum in Willmar recently, to talk with residents about the challenges and benefits that immigrants have brought to the area.

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June 23, 2009 2:24 PM

Teach For America program expands to Twin Cities

A national teaching program that targets low-income school districts announced on Tuesday it will expand its program to the Twin Cities.

by Tim Nelson and Elizabeth Baier

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June 23, 2009 6:16 AM

Ramsey County kicks off adoption campaign

Ramsey County is kicking off a five-year campaign today aimed at recruiting adoptive parents for children in need of permanent homes.

by Laura Yuen

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June 22, 2009 5:55 PM

Weisman exhibit follows Somalis from their native land to the U.S.

A new exhibit at the Weisman Art Museum chronicles the journey of Somalis from their native land to the U.S.

by Tom Crann

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June 22, 2009 4:00 PM

New life challenging for some, rewarding for other Hmong immigrants

The latest wave of Hmong refugees to the Twin Cities began five years ago this week. Since then about 5,000 new Hmong residents have made their homes here.

by Toni Randolph

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June 22, 2009 3:47 PM

No takers yet for Duluth domestic partner registry

Duluth's domestic partner registration program began today with little fanfare and even less turnout.

by Bob Kelleher

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June 22, 2009 3:39 PM

The essence of happiness

What makes you happy? Good relationships with family and friends? Security? Money? And how do you know when you're truly happy? Midmorning asks if our definition of happiness is changing, and looks at what a longitudinal study of Harvard students begun in 1937 tells us about leading a fulfilling life.

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June 22, 2009 9:26 AM

What makes a small town thrive?

While some small towns in Minnesota are dying, others are thriving despite large challenges. What makes a small town work? Minnesota Public Radio News visited Grand Rapids to explore that question.

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June 19, 2009 1:00 PM

Volunteers taking on Duluth city services

As Duluth struggles to provide city services under ever-tighter budgets, volunteers and nonprofits are picking up the slack.

by Bob Kelleher

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June 19, 2009 3:00 AM

Minority contractors look for their share of the stimulus

As federal stimulus money pours into cities, minority contractors are hoping to get a share of the work.

by Brandt Williams

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