Social Issues

October 1, 2015 7:50 AM

Despite improving job market, blacks still face tougher prospects

New social science research explores why the unemployment rate for blacks is persistently worse than the unemployment rate for whites.

by Shankar Vedantam

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September 30, 2015 12:07 PM

St. Paul vows arrests if Twin Cities Marathon disrupted

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman and Police Chief Tom Smith are warning Black Lives Matter that trying to shut down Sunday's marathon would be dangerous and won't be tolerated. Coleman and group leader Rashad Turner are set to meet Thursday.

by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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September 30, 2015 11:49 AM

Can the NFL survive the mounting evidence of player injuries?

Steve Almond, the author of "Against Football," and Harry Carson, a former NFL linebacker, discuss the future of the NFL and the sport itself.

by MPR News Staff

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September 29, 2015 9:33 PM

Federal judge accepts state's plan to integrate people with disabilities

After nearly four years, four versions and numerous court filings, U.S. District Judge Donovan Frank issued an order Tuesday accepting the state's Olmstead Plan.

by Riham Feshir

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September 29, 2015 4:59 PM

As marathon nears, divisions deep over Black Lives Matter plans

An expected demonstration at the Twin Cities Marathon by Black Lives Matter St. Paul appears to have touched a nerve on social media and among those who plan to run the race.

by Brandt Williams

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September 28, 2015 3:58 PM

Report: Asians expected to outnumber Hispanics in U.S.

Asian Americans expected to outnumber Hispanic Americans by 2055, according to Pew Research.

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September 25, 2015 9:23 AM

Weekend road closures: Western suburbs and Saturday congestion near Collegeville

The annual football game between St. John's and rival St. Thomas -- with a live ESPN broadcast this year -- is expected to draw a big crowd.

by Tim Nelson

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September 25, 2015 9:05 AM

U.N. dreams big: 17 huge new goals to build a better world

And there are just 15 years to accomplish them. Here's a rundown of the 17 aims, which include ending poverty, hunger and AIDS, fixing the environment and giving everyone access to green space.

by Jason Beaubien

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September 24, 2015 8:47 AM

Building sale pushes back plan for MN African-American museum

A years-long effort to create an African-American history museum in Minnesota hit another setback this week after the mansion housing the museum was sold in auction.

by Jon Collins