Social Issues

April 17, 2008 2:56 PM

Nonprofits feel the pinch of tough economy

Many small nonprofit organizations are feeling the pinch of a sluggish economy and budget cuts that are forcing some to scale back their staff to save money.

by Ambar Espinoza

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April 16, 2008 4:16 PM

Senate approves bill for surrogate mother contracts

The Minnesota Senate has given preliminary approval to legislation that sets new regulations for surrogate mother contracts.

by Tim Pugmire

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April 16, 2008 7:00 AM

Lifelong exercise may prevent precursor to Alzheimer's

A study at the Mayo Clinic finds that people who exercised consistently over 15 years were less likely to lose cognitive function.

by Sea Stachura

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April 15, 2008 2:58 PM

America's role in the world

Republican Senator Chuck Hagel discusses his position on foreign policy, national security and his goal of improving America's image abroad.

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April 15, 2008 3:00 AM

Author: Life can get in the way of a well-planned death

Geoff Herbach's new novel, "The Miracle Letters of T. Rimberg," tells a story in a very different and potentially controversial way. Most of the story is presented as suicide notes written by one man.

by Euan Kerr

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April 14, 2008 6:29 PM

Minnesota resident returns to Zimbabwe, turmoil

MPR's Tom Crann speaks with a native of Zimbabwe about returning to the southern African nation.

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April 11, 2008 4:49 PM

Tutu brings message of peace to Twin Cities youth

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Archibishop Desmond Tutu is in the Twin Cities for a series of events centered around promoting peace among young people. He spoke to a capacity crowd in Minneapolis this morning, saying young people bring about important changes that improve society.

by Art Hughes

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April 11, 2008 3:08 PM

Kids without marriage

As the rate of babies born out of wedlock rises, some scholars argue that there is a negative social impact on children. Midmorning asks if the increasing numbers indicate a crisis after all.

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April 11, 2008 6:55 AM

Restrictions on utility disconnections end next week

Xcel Energy is reminding Minnesotans who haven't kept up with their winter heating bills that the state's Cold Weather Rule ends next week.

by Minnesota News Network

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April 11, 2008 2:38 AM

Immersion program provides new hope for preserving Ojibwe language

The number of people fluent in the Ojibwe language is fading fast. An elementary school program on the Leech Lake reservation is taking a more aggressive approach to saving the language.

by Tom Robertson

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