Social Issues

Judge: 'Disinformation' from nurse led to child being separated from mother
A Morrison County judge said "disinformation" from a nurse in St. Cloud led a county social worker to suspect Amanda Weber of medical neglect. But evidence at a trial showed that Weber had taken proper care of her boy.
More than 300 people are estimated to be living in tents near Hiawatha and Franklin avenues in Minneapolis. The Wall of Forgotten Natives, as some are calling it, is the largest homeless encampment in recent Minnesota history.
U.S. to limit the number of refugees allowed entry to 30,000
As the Trump administration slashes the number of refugees it will accept, global humanitarian groups say the U.S. could do more to save lives.
The Fond du Lac band of Lake Superior Chippewa recently submitted a petition with the Federal Communications Commission to form a telecommunications company called Aaniin, which means "hello" in Ojibwe.
The prevalence of intravenous drug use at a Minneapolis homeless camp has led some city leaders to consider the creation of a so-called 'safe injection site.' While they are not legal, other cities in the U.S. are looking at the facilities as a way to prevent opioid overdose deaths.
Noor attorneys, Minneapolis press judge to delay Ruszczyk family suit
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor's lawyers argued that since Noor invoked his right not to testify in the criminal case against him in the shooting of Justine Ruszczyk, he wouldn't be able to testify in the civil case.
Where the driveway ends, photographer dad sees hopes and fears
Greg Miller's new series captures the vulnerability and peace of children as they quietly wait for their bus.