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Social Issues

Trump election raises concerns for Minnesota immigrants

President-elect Donald Trump's campaign promises have immigrants concerned about their future. John Keller and Irma Marquez Trapero of the Immigrant Law Center in Minnesota joined MPR News to talk about what questions they're hearing.
by MPR News Staff

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Twin Cities and MN top of the list for volunteers

Twin Cities and MN top of the list for volunteers

The Twin Cities is number one for volunteers per capita, according to a national report. However, the report doesn't show the growing need to support the organizations that depend on volunteers.
by Manda Lillie

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A protest, a police officer, a yelling mother: The story behind a photo

A protest, a police officer, a yelling mother: The story behind a photo

A woman who appeared in a news photo from anti-Trump rallies says she and her son were heading home when they walked into a protest. She says she was screaming at police who were hitting a protester.

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Post-election racism makes students uneasy

Post-election racism makes students uneasy

Reports of racially charged incidents after Donald Trump's election, including a high-profile one at a suburban high school, are making some young students fearful.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Hennepin County seeks overhaul of child protection system

Under a $26 million proposal, the county would hire hundreds of new staff members and change focus for child protection work.
by Brandt Williams

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After election, racist graffiti hits suburban high school

After election, racist graffiti hits suburban high school

In Maple Grove yesterday, racist graffiti was scrawled on a bathroom wall at Maple Grove Senior High, including one where "#whitesonly" was written just above another word: Trump.
by MPR News Staff

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Trump's comments on MN Somalis draw sharp response

Trump's comments on MN Somalis draw sharp response

The Republican candidate said that Minnesotans had "suffered enough" from the influx of refugees.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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Is mandatory civil service a good idea?

Most people don't argue about the value of civic and volunteer service. But should it be mandatory?
by MPR News Staff

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