Social Issues

Shovel the darn sidewalk, please! Duluth asks nicely
Leaders and advocates are working to improve the condition of Duluth sidewalks, but many residents still struggle with uncleared snow, packed snow piles blocking pedestrian paths, and diminished access during the winter months.
Hennepin Healthcare CEO says she's 'taken action' over blackface photo
Hennepin Healthcare’s CEO says she has “taken action” against two white employees who allegedly appear in a photo wearing blackface makeup. The image was emailed to leaders of the county health system last month and published this week in the Star Tribune.
Black Americans are now dying from drug overdoses at a higher rate than whites
New research shows drug overdose deaths continue to surge among Black Americans. For the first time since 1999, Black Americans are dying at a higher rate per capita than white Americans.
Fixing law enforcement's PTSD problem
Trauma is widespread and, if left unhealed, it affects decision making on the job.
Europe welcomes Ukrainian refugees but others, less so
The hospitality greeting Ukrainians fleeing the violence in their native country has highlighted the stark differences in treatment given to migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa.
Feeding Our Future dissolves amid FBI fraud investigation
Feeding Our Future’s executive director said in a statement that the group's board voted Wednesday to dissolve "in light of negative media reports and frozen assets."