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Social Issues

First Hmong family arrives in Twin Cities

After months of preparation, the first of what could be 5,000 Hmong refugees arrived at Twin Cities International Airport Monday night. They were greeted by dozens of relatives in a tearful, but joyous, reunion.

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2004: More families arrive

MPR News reporter Toni Randolph joined Hmong families at the Twin Cities International Airport in June 2004 as they awaited the arrival of relatives and friends planning to resettle in Minnesota from refugee camps in Thailand.
by Toni Randolph

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Medical community readies for Hmong arrival

The first group of Hmong from a refugee camp in Thailand are scheduled to arrive in Minnesota Monday evening. They are among a group of 15,000 Hmong refugees expected to arrive in the U.S. by the end of the year. One-third of them are expected to settle in St. Paul. Resettlement officials say they face logistical problems handling a large number of refugees in such a short period of time, primarily in providing medical care.

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"Fair trade" proponents see the dark side of trade

While companies and state officials discuss growing trade in positive terms, others see the free flow of goods and dollars between the U.S. and Mexico as a disaster for both sides.

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Your experiences

MPR News asked if you have experience with meth, and we've received personal stories of how meth use affected individuals and communities. Here are some firsthand accounts.

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Your Solutions

MPR News asked what you think should be done about the growing Meth problem, and here is a sampling of possible solutions. We'll add more as they come in.

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Methamphetamine Madness pt. 2

Mainstreet Radio is live from Collegeville for the second hour of this special report. Rachel Reabe hosts a call-in discussion about Minnesota's methampetamine epidemic with three experts.

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Methamphetamine Madness

Methamphetamine is one of the most addictive, most abused and most readily available drugs in America. Experts are calling it an epidemic, and Minnesota is anything but sheltered from it. Mainstreet Radio has compiled a series of stories on meth and the effect it is having on the state for the first half of this two-hour special report.

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Meth labs are hazardous to health

It's not just the use of methamphetamine that creates health problems. Exposure to the chemicals used to make the stuff can also cause a variety of health effects. Children who live in or near meth labs are especially susceptible. Law enforcement officials, first responders, and hospital workers are also at risk, even if they are exposed to the chemicals for a relatively short period of time.

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Meth in Minnesota: The costly addiction

Meth is taking its toll in Minnesota. Methamphetamine, a highly-addictive drug that's been around for decades, has become the drug of choice for many in recent years because it's cheap, easy to make, and a "good high." But it is a costly drug in terms of the devastation it causes for users and their families. One family in northern Minnesota has lived that nightmare for years.

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