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Social Issues

Food prices rise and families try to cope

Food prices rise and families try to cope

The price of dairy products has risen more than 13 percent over the last year. The price of meat is up more than 5 percent. If you've been to a grocery store or restaurant lately you've seen the jump in food prices -- the steepest rise since 1990.
by Nanci Olesen

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A surgeon reflects on how Americans face death

A surgeon reflects on how Americans face death

Physician and author Pauline Chen says families are the key to helping their loved ones especially when it comes to communicating with doctors. But families too frequently are unprepared for the experience, when they don't have to be.

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IRS challenges low-income artist lofts

IRS challenges low-income artist lofts

Starting this year, artists may have a harder time finding places to live and work for cheap. A new IRS ruling says low-income artist lofts are not in compliance with federal tax regulations.
by Marianne Combs

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U of M student's death in river ruled accidental

The Hennepin County medical examiner's office said Rachel Dow, 29, of Minneapolis suffered hypothermia after she fell through the ice earlier this month. Dow was intoxicated, and that was also a factor in her death.

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Swastikas continue to show up at St. Cloud State

St. Cloud State University officials say another swastika has been found on campus. There have more than a dozen instances of racially motivated graffiti in the past few months at SCSU.
by Tim Post

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Twin Cities meth use on the decline

Twin Cities meth use on the decline

Fewer Twin Cities area students abused methamphetamines last year according to a new state report. But it shows that other drugs such as Ecstasy and LSD are becoming more popular.
by Lorna Benson

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Walz calls for tighter border security

Walz calls for tighter border security

Minn. Rep. Tim Walz returned Saturday from a fact-finding trip to the U.S.-Mexico border. He visited the border near El Paso, Texas, to inspect some of the technology and security measures used by the Department of Homeland Security.
by Jessica Mador

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