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Social Issues

Red Lake tragedy may help bridge racial divide

In the days following the shootings on the Red Lake Indian reservation, officials from surrounding communities expressed condolences and offered assistance. The relationship between Red Lake and those communities, like Bemidji, has sometimes been tense. Now, some say the tragedy at Red Lake might be an opportunity to bridge the racial divide.

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The state of the black family

At a forum in Minneapolis on April 7, Rev. Al Sharpton and Gary Cunningham, director of the African American Men Project, talked about the problems facing black families, and in particular young black men. They both urged a combination of personal responsibility and collective political action as first steps in addressing the problems.

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The Breaking Point

Women report midlife crises every bit as tumultuous as those of men. But instead of buying sports cars, they might decide to change their lives in deeper ways.

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Updating the Patriot Act

Congress is examining whether to renew some provisions of the USA Patriot Act. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has testified in support of key surveillance powers that are set to expire at the end of the year. Opponents say the provisions allow the government to violate civil liberties.

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Smoking bans take effect

Smoking bans go into effect today across much of the Twin Cities area. Midmorning examines the continued debate surrounding no-smoking ordinances.

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Minimum wage debate rages on

Some economists argue that raising the minimum wage may hurt poor families. In Minnesota, the debate is about how much to raise it.

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Schiavo case stirs up memories for Minnesota woman

The Terri Schiavo case has brought up many memories for Pattie Butcher. Butcher's son Jamie was 17 in 1977, when he got into a car accident which left him brain-dead. The Butchers kept their son alive for 17 years, until he was 34. They decided then to remove his feeding tube, and had to go to court to do it. Patti Butcher told MPR's Cathy Wurzer the Schiavo case is hard to observe, because she's still angry at the conservative activists who got involved in her son's case.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Life on the reservation

Before last week, the rest of the world didn't take much notice of the Red Lake Nation. Then came Monday's shooting, and suddenly people across the country became curious about the life on the reservation, the tribe's history and the problems it faces.

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When death is near

A record number of dying Americans are turning to hospice care. But some say the end-of-life assistance is implemented too late to be of much benefit to patients and their families.

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Media presence exacerbates culture clash on Red Lake

The Red Lake shooting has led to a culture clash between the close-knit tribal community and outside media. Some reporters complained about limited access they had to tribal members. But tribal members say they've been overwhelmed by the arrival of pushy and demanding outsiders.

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