Social Issues

Details emerge of fatal police shooting of Isak Aden in Eagan
Newly released police records provide more details about what led up to the fatal shooting of Aden by officers in July. Aden’s family members say those records show that police were not justified in using lethal force.
Nearly 2,000 people become U.S. citizens in St. Paul
Thousands of new Americans were naturalized in two ceremonies at St. Paul RiverCentre on Wednesday. In 2018, the number of people across the nation who became citizens reached a five-year high.
Watchdog: Separated migrant children suffered trauma
The report is from the inspector general's office in the Department of Health and Human Services. It’s the first substantial accounting by a government agency on how family separation under the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy has affected the mental health of children.
Her mission: Get East Africans to stop smoking
Zahra Bashir is trying an unconventional approach to get community members to understand the dangers of cigarettes, e-cigarettes and hookah. It’s not an easy sell.
When the 'whisper network' goes public: The 'S****y Media Men' list, 2 years on
In 2017, a crowdsourced spreadsheet gave women the opportunity to anonymously share allegations against prominent figures in journalism and publishing. One writer has filed a defamation lawsuit.
Walmart curbs ammunition sales, calls for stronger background checks
Walmart will phase out handgun and short-barrel rifle ammunition. It's also restricting "open carry" in stores. A month ago, two shootings happened at two Walmarts in one week.