Social Issues

November 6, 2019 3:00 PM

Roots Beyond Race: Take a deep dive into all Minnesota's heritage groups

A new APM Research Lab data project aims to give Americans a more layered look at our complex cultural heritage — and to help people better understand themselves and their neighbors.

by Riham Feshir and Andi Egbert

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November 6, 2019 2:13 PM

A look at what life is like for an immigrant living in Greater Minnesota

A growing number of immigrants and their children call Greater Minnesota home. Three guests from Morris, St. Cloud and Worthington share the complexities of life in smaller towns and cities.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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November 4, 2019 6:45 PM

Unskilled jobs draw migrants, changing face of small towns across America

A meatpacking town in the Texas Panhandle is a magnet for immigrants who will do unpopular jobs. The once all-white county has adjusted to its more diverse population.

by John Burnett

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November 4, 2019 9:00 AM

Uprooted: The 1950s plan to erase Indian Country

In the 1950s, the United States government came up with a plan to solve what it called the "Indian problem." It would assimilate Native Americans by moving them to cities and eliminating reservations. The 20-year campaign failed to destroy Native cultures and tribal sovereignty, but its impact is still felt today.

by Max Nesterak

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November 3, 2019 8:00 PM

McDonald's CEO pushed out after relationship with employee

McDonald's chief executive officer has been pushed out of the company after violating company policy by engaging in a consensual relationship with an employee, the corporation said Sunday.

by The Associated Press

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November 2, 2019 5:52 PM

Judge blocks Trump administration's health insurance rule for immigrants

A federal judge in Oregon, on Saturday put on hold a Trump administration rule requiring immigrants prove they will have health insurance or can pay for medical care before they can get visas.

by The Associated Press

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November 2, 2019 4:42 PM

In 'American Son,' Kerry Washington wants you to 'let yourself be in this nightmare'

Kerry Washington reprises her Broadway role in the Netflix adaptation, as a black mother whose son has gone missing. The film is a walk in the fearful shoes of the parent of a black child, she says.

by Scott Simon

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November 1, 2019 8:58 AM

Minneapolis East African shops boost security after vandalism

Some stores are closing earlier at night. Others have installed new lights and cameras. Owners say these costly steps are needed to restore a sense of safety after a vandal smashed windows on Franklin Avenue.

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October 31, 2019 5:52 PM

Nonprofit: Let's get the guns out of the hands of domestic abusers

Getting guns out the hands of domestic abusers, by working with city and county leaders, is the next step of a St. Paul-based nonprofit aimed at reducing domestic violence, the group’s director said Thursday.

by Tarkor Zehn