Social Issues

January 17, 2015 4:00 AM

'Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere': Martin Luther King Jr. in Minnesota

Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. made several visits to Minnesota during his lifetime. His last came in 1967, a year before he was assassinated.

by Nancy Yang

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January 16, 2015 3:32 PM

Young boy dies in Brooklyn Center apartment fire

The incident is still under investigation, officials say the fire appears to have started in a sofa.

by Riham Feshir

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January 15, 2015 11:57 AM

Minnesota road crash deaths fell to near-record lows in 2014

An early analysis of records by the state's Department of Public Safety found 356 people killed in 2014 crashes. Pedestrian deaths dropped significantly.

by MPR News Staff

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January 15, 2015 11:08 AM

MN Next: Thinking differently about diversity

A conversation about what diversity really means in Minnesota -- where the population is undergoing demographic shifts.

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January 14, 2015 7:47 AM

Ads say 'No More' to domestic violence, but will audience listen?

When footage of Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice knocking out his then fiance became public, the NFL's handling of domestic violence cases became the subject of national scrutiny.

by Maggie Penman

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January 13, 2015 5:19 PM

For some immigrants, temporary life in U.S. can mean a long stay

Temporary Protected Status is for immigrants who are already living in the United States without authorization when a natural or humanitarian disaster hits their home country.

by Alexandra Starr

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January 12, 2015 4:31 PM

St. Paul homeless shelter expected to get key grant for expansion

Ramsey County has earmarked $1.7 million for a new service center that will be part of the Dorothy Day Center's new downtown homeless shelter.

by Tim Nelson

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January 12, 2015 3:59 PM

Judge says S. Dakota same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

Six same-gender couples won the summary judgment against the state of South Dakota saying the marriage ban was unconstitutional. The judge's decision is stayed pending appeal.

by The Associated Press

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January 12, 2015 3:54 PM

In France's Muslim community, stories of heroism, and some fear

Muslims were among the first at the scene of last week's attacks. A Muslim employee of the kosher supermarket saved hostages, and a policeman died responding to the shootings.

by Lauren Frayer

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January 12, 2015 2:29 PM

U.Va. reinstates fraternity accused in 'Rolling Stone' rape story

In announcing the news, the university said police in Charlottesville, Va., haven't been able to confirm accusations involving the fraternity in the November 2014 article.

by Sam Sanders

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