Social Issues

A growing coalition of organizations wants to crack down on trash and waste dumped on Minnesota lakes over the winter. They’re seeking tougher laws and more enforcement, and hoping for legislative support at a hearing this week.

Rep. Elliott Engen, 24, took office in January in the Minnesota House of Representatives representing Lino Lakes, Circle Pines, North Oaks, Centerville and White Bear Township. 

QUEERSPACE collective is one of only a few mentorship programs in the country specifically for queer and transgender youth.

South Korea's government has moved aggressively to encourage more childbirth, but its ongoing struggles point to the complexity of a challenge that is only becoming more salient around the world.

The fentanyl crisis is hitting young people hard, and the highest death rates are in Native American communities. The Cherokee Nation is working to help young families recover.

A lot of people don't think twice about buying milk, says Teresa Calderez. "But there are lots of us out here who can't buy a gallon of milk when we need it."

Colorful Weddings is trying to create more opportunities for Black, Indigenous and business owners of color and present more options for couples looking for ceremonies which better represent their cultures and traditions.

After years of high rates, the country hit a new high during the pandemic, far exceeding rates in other developed nations. Black women are at especially high risk.

Minnesota authorities have filed a temporary restraining order against a southwest Minnesota meat processor for allegedly employing children as young as 13 to operate meat grinders, ovens and a forklift.

If the case succeeds, it could have sweeping repercussions — for abortion clinics and patients across the nation, as well as for the FDA's drug-approval process.