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Kept out: How banks block people of color from homeownership

Kept out: How banks block people of color from homeownership

Fifty years after the federal Fair Housing Act banned racial discrimination in lending, African Americans and Latinos continue to be routinely denied conventional mortgage loans at rates far higher than their white counterparts.

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Rochester mayoral candidate calls out threat to Muslims

Regina Mustafa, who is running for mayor of Rochester, said she wanted authorities to look into the online threat.
by Riham Feshir

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What is behind the recent spike in drug seizures?

What is behind the recent spike in drug seizures?

Authorities say they're seeing some big drug seizures in Minnesota, including marijauna and methamphetamine. Drug experts say it reflects trends every bit as troubling as the opioid crisis.
by Tim Nelson

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White House response reflects obstacles facing abused women

White House response reflects obstacles facing abused women

Debby Tucker, president of the board of directors for the National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence, said women are far more likely to be accused of fabricating stories than men. Such long-standing social biases play into victims' reluctance to share their stories.
by The Associated Press

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Westminster Town Hall Forum: James Forman, Jr. on crime and punishment

Westminster Town Hall Forum: James Forman, Jr. on crime and punishment

A broadcast of the Westminster Town Hall Forum featuring James Forman, Jr. a law professor at Yale University and author of the book, "Locking Up Our Own."

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Tech firm's success may open doors for Twin Cities black entrepreneurs

Tech firm's success may open doors for Twin Cities black entrepreneurs

Clarence Bethea raised $1.7 million for his startup. He and others see his success as a roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs of color who've typically struggled finding investors.
by Emma Sapong

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Pelosi protests stalled immigration talks with marathon House speech

Pelosi protests stalled immigration talks with marathon House speech

Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor for just over eight hours in support of the expiring DACA program. It was the longest House speech in more than 100 years.
by Scott Detrow

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