Social Issues

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

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September 24, 2015 3:00 AM

He's Yusuf Dayur, and he approves this message

The Eden Prairie middle-schooler who told off a presidential candidate explains why Ben Carson's comments about Muslims got under his skin.

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September 21, 2015 8:11 AM

School board to urge member resign over post about Muslims

The Columbia Heights School Board tried but failed to remove Grant Nichols last week. On Tuesday, his fellow board members will urge Nichols to resign.

by Tim Nelson