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Social Issues

Flynn spends last day on the job pushing for minimum wage hike

Flynn spends last day on the job pushing for minimum wage hike

Archbishop Harry Flynn spent his last day as head of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis pushing for an increase in the state's minimum wage. Flynn is retiring as of today, which is his 75th birthday.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Preserving the past one building, site at a time

Preserving the past one building, site at a time

Recently Tom Crann paid a visit to the Pioneer and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery in Minneapolis. It's the city's oldest cemetery. The memorial site was established in 1853, five years before Minnesota became a state.
by Tom Crann

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The Cosby crusade

The Cosby crusade

Bill Cosby built his career on comedy, but his criticism of the black community is no laughing matter. While some say Cosby is right when he says blacks need to start embracing personal responsibility, critics say he's ignoring a history of racism and oppression.

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Teens' summer plans hurt by economy too

Teens' summer plans hurt by economy too

State officials say it appears jobs will be few and far between for teens looking to earn a paycheck this summer. One national study predicts teen employment could fall to its lowest point ever during the summer months.
by Minnesota News Network

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