Social Issues

3 things to know about immigrants' contributions to Minnesota's economy
A new report from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce analyzed immigrants’ contributions to the state economy. From health care to agriculture, Minnesota industries wouldn’t be as robust without immigrants, the numbers show.
Biden taps VP Harris to lead response to border challenges
President Joe Biden has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the White House effort to tackle the migration challenge at the U.S. southern border.
Michael Sandel on contributing to the common good
Michael Sandel speaks at the Institute for Freedom and Community at St. Olaf College about his book, “The Tyranny of Merit: What’s Become of the Common Good?”
Black leaders launch effort to close Minnesota's racial disparities
A new effort is taking shape to address Minnesota's persistent racial inequality, and organizers say it will be shaped and driven by the Black community.
Hundreds missing in aftermath of fire at Rohingya refugee camp
Nearly a dozen bodies have been recovered from the massive blaze in southern Bangladesh that also left tens of thousands of people homeless, officials said.