Social Issues

Could Meals on Wheels really lose funding? Yes, but it's hard to say how much
Meals on Wheels America has seen a surge in donations from worried supporters since President Trump's budget proposal was released. The role of federal funds differs in various local programs.
More refugees expected to flee to Canada in 2017
The Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council, which provides legal assistance for refugees looking for asylum, expects to handle 1,000 asylum claims this year -- about five times the 2016 amount.
The Census Bureau on Feb. 28 for the first time recommended including the new category, which would mostly affect Muslims. The Office of Management and Budget is expected to make the decision later this year.
Dayton to meet Delano family hurt by racist graffiti
Gov. Mark Dayton on Friday called threats and graffiti left on the home of a black family in Delano "un-Minnesotan," and said they would lunch with him Saturday at the governor's residence.
Minority advocacy groups feel left out of national efforts, funding
Despite the support of local donors, some small, minority-led immigrant rights groups express frustration at not being included in the latest national organizing campaigns.