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Social Issues

Emmy May's letter

Emmy May, 16, wrote this letter a year ago to describe her struggle with depression and suicide. It was published in the Red Lake tribal newspaper.

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Red Lake students more likely to consider suicide

The Minnesota Department of Education surveys students across the state each year about issues ranging from smoking to dating to suicide. Here are the most recent responses about suicide from Red Lake ninth graders.

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Indian tribes 'losing kids every day' to suicide

A growing number of American Indian teens see suicide as a solution. The story of one Red Lake Nation teen reflects reality for many in Indian Country.

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Local Somali man waits in limbo for deportation

Keyse Jama is a man without a country. The U.S. wants to deport him, but Somalia refuses to accept him. Jama remains in the Washington County jail as he and thousands of other deportable Somalis wait for a resolution to his case.

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The future of small towns

Do small towns have a future? Lots of people have fled the cities seeking quieter, slower lifestyles. But are small towns around Minnesota and the region thriving as result? Who will take the place of the older population of citizens in small towns along the Great Plains?

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The "Baby Mama" Controversy

American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino has sold more than a million copies of her new CD, which includes a controversial tribute to young unwed mothers called "Baby Mama." Does the song glorify unplanned pregnancy, or is it just a reflection of reality?

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The meaning of neighborhoods

Neighborhoods can be more than a collection of apartments or houses. An expert on revitalizing neighborhoods talks about the reasons why some communities serve the people who live there, and others don't.

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B-girl, be you

Mainstream hip-hop music can offer a view of the world that's about drugs and violence, and it's not very nice to women, either. But there are some people who say it doesn't have to be that way. They call themselves B-girls, and they're coming out to play in Minneapolis this weekend.

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