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'Streetfight': How American streets can change for the better

'Streetfight': How American streets can change for the better

Countries around the world are making significant investments in bike-friendly and pedestrian-friendly streets. Can the U.S. keep up? Janette Sadik-Khan, author of 'Streetfight,' shares her ideas.
by MPR News Staff

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St. Paul teacher put on leave after controversial Facebook post

Theodore Olson complained on Facebook that schools' policies designed to limit suspensions are undermining adult authority and said teachers are unfairly blamed for the so-called "school to prison pipeline".
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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How to keep money from messing up your marriage

How to keep money from messing up your marriage

Finances are one of the things most likely to cause discord in a relationship, whether you're just starting out or have been together for years. Here are some ways to avoid common conflicts.
by Chris Arnold

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Democrats unveil 12-week paid family, medical leave proposal

The proposal goes well beyond Gov. Mark Dayton's proposal earlier this year that would extend six weeks of parental leave only to the state's 35,000 public employees.
by The Associated Press

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History of slavery, future of diversity still at issue at Harvard

History of slavery, future of diversity still at issue at Harvard

Student protesters calling themselves Reclaim Harvard Law School say a recommendation that a slavery-tainted symbol be retired is not enough to end their occupation of a student center.
by Arun Rath and Chiquita Paschal

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University of Connecticut creates 'Scholars House' to keep black men in school

University of Connecticut creates 'Scholars House' to keep black men in school

About half of all black male students leave the University of Connecticut before graduation. School officials have created a living space to help these students, but the move has sparked controversy.
by David DesRoches

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Ex-senator who pleaded guilty in sex sting loses appeal

Ex-senator who pleaded guilty in sex sting loses appeal

A federal appeals court ruled former Idaho Sen. Larry Craig improperly used campaign funds to pay for his legal defense after his arrest in a 2007 airport bathroom sex sting.
by The Associated Press

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Some Muslim leaders see double standard in case of St. Paul cop

A St. Paul police officer was put on administrative leave amid claims she lied to a federal grand jury. Some Somali-Americans have been jailed for the same thing.
by Tim Nelson

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