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Despite efforts of 3 U.S. administrations, migrant families keep crossing the border

Despite efforts of 3 U.S. administrations, migrant families keep crossing the border

Immigration authorities arrested more families in August than in any month on record. U.S. officials have long grappled with discouraging families from coming — and found there are no easy solutions.
by Joel Rose

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National UAW strike expands to Twin Cities area

National UAW strike expands to Twin Cities area

Workers picketed for a second day outside of an auto parts warehouse in Plymouth, Minn., on Saturday after United Auto Workers leaders expanded the union's strike against the Big Three automakers.
by Mark Zdechlik and Feven Gerezgiher

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UAW ramps up strikes against GM and Stellantis — but not Ford

UAW ramps up strikes against GM and Stellantis — but not Ford

The United Auto Workers union said it’s expanding its historic strike against the Big Three automakers to all parts distribution facilities at General Motors and Stellantis across the country — including two sites in the Twin Cities metro area.
by Danielle Kaye

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In St. Paul schools, gender-neutral bathrooms have proven safer for all students

In St. Paul schools, gender-neutral bathrooms have proven safer for all students

Gender-neutral bathrooms in schools have been the focus of questions and political debate across the country. Johnson Senior High School in St. Paul, which made all of its bathrooms gender neutral in 2016, has some answers.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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These 2020 census results break down people's race and ethnicity into details

These 2020 census results break down people's race and ethnicity into details

The U.S. census asked for more details about people's race and ethnicity in 2020 than ever before. New results show how many responded with identities such as Irish, Jamaican, Arab and Salvadoran.
by Connie Hanzhang Jin and Hansi Lo Wang

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White supremacist rhetoric banners wave over Wayzata's Highway 12

White supremacist rhetoric banners wave over Wayzata's Highway 12

A small group of people gathered over the weekend in Wayzata, Minn., on a pedestrian bridge over Highway 12, displaying banners and signs with white supremacist rhetoric on them.  
by Jacob Aloi

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Surge of interest in K-12 Solar for Schools program

Surge of interest in K-12 Solar for Schools program

More K-12 school districts are installing solar energy systems, saving them thousands of dollars in utility bills. But initial startup costs can halt a lot of them in their tracks. A state grant program allows more districts to make the transition to solar energy.
by Hannah Yang

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